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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,872.54, 347,583.56 and 137,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,872.54, 347,583.56 and 137,149.40 is: 189,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,872.54 : 347,583.56 = 137,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,872.54/347,583.56 = 137,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,872.54x = 347,583.56 × 137,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,872.54x = 47,670,876,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,876,887.08/251,872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,265.88

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