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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,967.08, 347,715.52 and 138,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,967.08, 347,715.52 and 138,789.56 is: 191,530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,967.08 : 347,715.52 = 138,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,967.08/347,715.52 = 138,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,967.08x = 347,715.52 × 138,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,967.08x = 48,259,284,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259,284,025.97/251,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,530.12

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