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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,997.32, 347,739.77 and 138,820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,997.32, 347,739.77 and 138,820.06 is: 191,562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,997.32 : 347,739.77 = 138,820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,997.32/347,739.77 = 138,820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,997.32x = 347,739.77 × 138,820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,997.32x = 48,273,255,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273,255,735.79/251,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,562.58

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