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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,973.28, 347,723.13 and 138,796.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,973.28, 347,723.13 and 138,796.03 is: 191,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,973.28 : 347,723.13 = 138,796.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,973.28/347,723.13 = 138,796.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,973.28x = 347,723.13 × 138,796.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,973.28x = 48,262,590,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262,590,157.59/251,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,538.52

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