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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,933.52, 347,661.26 and 137,209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,933.52, 347,661.26 and 137,209.65 is: 189,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,933.52 : 347,661.26 = 137,209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,933.52/347,661.26 = 137,209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,933.52x = 347,661.26 × 137,209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,933.52x = 47,702,479,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,479,803.16/251,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,345.51

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