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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,920.02, 347,644.40 and 137,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,920.02, 347,644.40 and 137,199.92 is: 189,333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,920.02 : 347,644.40 = 137,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,920.02/347,644.40 = 137,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,920.02x = 347,644.40 × 137,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,920.02x = 47,696,783,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,696,783,868.45/251,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,333.04

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