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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,985.02, 347,743.50 and 138,807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,985.02, 347,743.50 and 138,807.86 is: 191,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,985.02 : 347,743.50 = 138,807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,985.02/347,743.50 = 138,807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,985.02x = 347,743.50 × 138,807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,985.02x = 48,269,531,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269,531,063.91/251,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,557.15

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