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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,717.27, 347,376.23 and 137,002.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,717.27, 347,376.23 and 137,002.13 is: 189,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,717.27 : 347,376.23 = 137,002.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,717.27/347,376.23 = 137,002.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,717.27x = 347,376.23 × 137,002.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,717.27x = 47,591,282,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591,282,815.90/251,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,066.42

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