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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,910.24, 347,636.56 and 138,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,910.24, 347,636.56 and 138,733.28 is: 191,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,910.24 : 347,636.56 = 138,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,910.24/347,636.56 = 138,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,910.24x = 347,636.56 × 138,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,910.24x = 48,228,760,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228,760,216.72/251,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,452.16

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