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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,962.05, 347,708.11 and 137,240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,962.05, 347,708.11 and 137,240.34 is: 189,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,962.05 : 347,708.11 = 137,240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,962.05/347,708.11 = 137,240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,962.05x = 347,708.11 × 137,240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,962.05x = 47,719,579,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719,579,237.16/251,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,391.93

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