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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,991.81, 347,732.19 and 138,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,991.81, 347,732.19 and 138,814.56 is: 191,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,991.81 : 347,732.19 = 138,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,991.81/347,732.19 = 138,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,991.81x = 347,732.19 × 138,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,991.81x = 48,270,290,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,270,290,952.69/251,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,555.00

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