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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,972.26, 347,721.73 and 138,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,972.26, 347,721.73 and 138,795.01 is: 191,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,972.26 : 347,721.73 = 138,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,972.26/347,721.73 = 138,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,972.26x = 347,721.73 × 138,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,972.26x = 48,262,039,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262,039,776.28/251,972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,537.12

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