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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,948.49, 347,688.90 and 138,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,948.49, 347,688.90 and 138,771.24 is: 191,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,948.49 : 347,688.90 = 138,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,948.49/347,688.90 = 138,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,948.49x = 347,688.90 × 138,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,948.49x = 48,249,219,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249,219,787.24/251,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,504.30

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