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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,969.82, 347,718.36 and 138,792.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,969.82, 347,718.36 and 138,792.57 is: 191,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,969.82 : 347,718.36 = 138,792.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,969.82/347,718.36 = 138,792.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,969.82x = 347,718.36 × 138,792.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,969.82x = 48,260,724,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260,724,820.59/251,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,533.75

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