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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,985.04, 347,739.28 and 138,810.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,985.04, 347,739.28 and 138,810.16 is: 191,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,985.04 : 347,739.28 = 138,810.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,985.04/347,739.28 = 138,810.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,985.04x = 347,739.28 × 138,810.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,985.04x = 48,269,745,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269,745,095.08/251,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,557.98

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