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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,969.58, 347,718.96 and 138,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,969.58, 347,718.96 and 138,792.06 is: 191,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,969.58 : 347,718.96 = 138,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,969.58/347,718.96 = 138,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,969.58x = 347,718.96 × 138,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,969.58x = 48,260,630,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260,630,759.46/251,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,533.56

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