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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,655, 347,286.30 and 138,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,655, 347,286.30 and 138,480.24 is: 191,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,655 : 347,286.30 = 138,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,655/347,286.30 = 138,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,655x = 347,286.30 × 138,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,655x = 48,092,290,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092,290,172.71/251,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,104.05

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