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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,716.14, 347,374.68 and 137,001.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,716.14, 347,374.68 and 137,001.00 is: 189,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,716.14 : 347,374.68 = 137,001.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,716.14/347,374.68 = 137,001.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,716.14x = 347,374.68 × 137,001.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,716.14x = 47,590,679,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590,679,323.58/251,716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,064.87

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