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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,849.04, 347,557.68 and 137,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,849.04, 347,557.68 and 137,133.60 is: 189,247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,849.04 : 347,557.68 = 137,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,849.04/347,557.68 = 137,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,849.04x = 347,557.68 × 137,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,849.04x = 47,661,835,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661,835,866.05/251,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,247.64

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