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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,815.44, 347,507.40 and 137,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,815.44, 347,507.40 and 137,094.87 is: 189,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,815.44 : 347,507.40 = 137,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,815.44/347,507.40 = 137,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,815.44x = 347,507.40 × 137,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,815.44x = 47,641,481,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641,481,827.04/251,815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,192.06

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