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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,976.60, 347,728.64 and 138,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,976.60, 347,728.64 and 138,799.08 is: 191,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,976.60 : 347,728.64 = 138,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,976.60/347,728.64 = 138,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,976.60x = 347,728.64 × 138,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,976.60x = 48,264,415,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,264,415,321.65/251,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,543.24

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