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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,972.43, 347,721.96 and 138,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,972.43, 347,721.96 and 138,795.18 is: 191,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,972.43 : 347,721.96 = 138,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,972.43/347,721.96 = 138,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,972.43x = 347,721.96 × 138,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,972.43x = 48,262,132,028.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262,132,028.15/251,972.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,537.35

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