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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,530.24, 347,120.96 and 138,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,530.24, 347,120.96 and 138,361.60 is: 190,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,530.24 : 347,120.96 = 138,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,530.24/347,120.96 = 138,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,530.24x = 347,120.96 × 138,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,530.24x = 48,028,211,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,211,419.14/251,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,944.08

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