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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,980.70, 347,733.35 and 138,803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,980.70, 347,733.35 and 138,803.45 is: 191,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,980.70 : 347,733.35 = 138,803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,980.70/347,733.35 = 138,803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,980.70x = 347,733.35 × 138,803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,980.70x = 48,266,586,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266,586,227.37/251,980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,548.75

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