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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,962.30, 347,708.45 and 137,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,962.30, 347,708.45 and 137,240.58 is: 189,392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,962.30 : 347,708.45 = 137,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,962.30/347,708.45 = 137,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,962.30x = 347,708.45 × 137,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,962.30x = 47,719,709,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719,709,348.90/251,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,392.26

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