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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,992.81, 347,733.57 and 138,815.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,992.81, 347,733.57 and 138,815.56 is: 191,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,992.81 : 347,733.57 = 138,815.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,992.81/347,733.57 = 138,815.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,992.81x = 347,733.57 × 138,815.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,992.81x = 48,270,830,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,270,830,250.35/251,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,556.38

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