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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,996.24, 347,754.74 and 138,818.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,996.24, 347,754.74 and 138,818.96 is: 191,570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,996.24 : 347,754.74 = 138,818.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,996.24/347,754.74 = 138,818.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,996.24x = 347,754.74 × 138,818.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,996.24x = 48,274,951,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,951,341.87/251,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,570.13

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