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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,968.08, 347,716.89 and 138,790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,968.08, 347,716.89 and 138,790.56 is: 191,531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,968.08 : 347,716.89 = 138,790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,968.08/347,716.89 = 138,790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,968.08x = 347,716.89 × 138,790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,968.08x = 48,259,821,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259,821,884.56/251,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,531.49

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