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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,943.90, 347,675.46 and 137,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,943.90, 347,675.46 and 137,219.94 is: 189,359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,943.90 : 347,675.46 = 137,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,943.90/347,675.46 = 137,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,943.90x = 347,675.46 × 137,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,943.90x = 47,708,005,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708,005,760.67/251,943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,359.64

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