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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,984.02, 347,742.12 and 138,806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,984.02, 347,742.12 and 138,806.86 is: 191,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,984.02 : 347,742.12 = 138,806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,984.02/347,742.12 = 138,806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,984.02x = 347,742.12 × 138,806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,984.02x = 48,268,991,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,268,991,766.94/251,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,555.77

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