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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,766.63, 347,445.23 and 137,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,766.63, 347,445.23 and 137,052.71 is: 189,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,766.63 : 347,445.23 = 137,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,766.63/347,445.23 = 137,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,766.63x = 347,445.23 × 137,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,766.63x = 47,618,310,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618,310,348.07/251,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,136.70

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