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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,767.13, 347,445.92 and 137,053.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,767.13, 347,445.92 and 137,053.22 is: 189,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,767.13 : 347,445.92 = 137,053.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,767.13/347,445.92 = 137,053.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,767.13x = 347,445.92 × 137,053.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,767.13x = 47,618,579,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618,579,689.37/251,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,137.40

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