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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,812.58, 347,504.87 and 137,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,812.58, 347,504.87 and 137,094.69 is: 189,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,812.58 : 347,504.87 = 137,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,812.58/347,504.87 = 137,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,812.58x = 347,504.87 × 137,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,812.58x = 47,641,074,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641,074,072.02/251,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,192.59

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