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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.49, 347,693.03 and 138,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.49, 347,693.03 and 138,774.24 is: 191,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.49 : 347,693.03 = 138,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.49/347,693.03 = 138,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.49x = 347,693.03 × 138,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.49x = 48,250,834,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,834,253.08/251,951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,508.43

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