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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,009.27, 347,762.44 and 137,285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,009.27, 347,762.44 and 137,285.63 is: 189,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,009.27 : 347,762.44 = 137,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,009.27/347,762.44 = 137,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,009.27x = 347,762.44 × 137,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,009.27x = 47,742,783,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,783,583.71/252,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,448.52

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