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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,978.69, 347,730.60 and 138,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,978.69, 347,730.60 and 138,801.44 is: 191,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,978.69 : 347,730.60 = 138,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,978.69/347,730.60 = 138,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,978.69x = 347,730.60 × 138,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,978.69x = 48,265,508,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,265,508,012.06/251,978.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,545.99

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