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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,960.05, 347,705.35 and 137,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,960.05, 347,705.35 and 137,238.33 is: 189,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,960.05 : 347,705.35 = 137,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,960.05/347,705.35 = 137,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,960.05x = 347,705.35 × 137,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,960.05x = 47,718,502,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,718,502,183.77/251,960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,389.16

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