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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,850.08, 347,557.44 and 137,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,850.08, 347,557.44 and 137,132 is: 189,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,850.08 : 347,557.44 = 137,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,850.08/347,557.44 = 137,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,850.08x = 347,557.44 × 137,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,850.08x = 47,661,246,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661,246,862.08/251,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,244.52

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