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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,758.23, 347,435.15 and 137,046.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,758.23, 347,435.15 and 137,046.32 is: 189,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,758.23 : 347,435.15 = 137,046.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,758.23/347,435.15 = 137,046.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,758.23x = 347,435.15 × 137,046.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,758.23x = 47,614,708,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,708,746.15/251,758.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,128.71

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