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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,994.82, 347,736.32 and 138,817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,994.82, 347,736.32 and 138,817.56 is: 191,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,994.82 : 347,736.32 = 138,817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,994.82/347,736.32 = 138,817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,994.82x = 347,736.32 × 138,817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,994.82x = 48,271,907,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271,907,465.78/251,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,559.13

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