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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,818.44, 347,511.54 and 137,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,818.44, 347,511.54 and 137,097.87 is: 189,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,818.44 : 347,511.54 = 137,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,818.44/347,511.54 = 137,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,818.44x = 347,511.54 × 137,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,818.44x = 47,643,091,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643,091,934.42/251,818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,196.20

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