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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,683.49, 347,323.28 and 138,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,683.49, 347,323.28 and 138,506.24 is: 191,138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,683.49 : 347,323.28 = 138,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,683.49/347,323.28 = 138,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,683.49x = 347,323.28 × 138,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,683.49x = 48,106,441,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,106,441,753.04/251,683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,138.65

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