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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,024.61, 347,789.88 and 137,304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,024.61, 347,789.88 and 137,304.63 is: 189,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,024.61 : 347,789.88 = 137,304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,024.61/347,789.88 = 137,304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,024.61x = 347,789.88 × 137,304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,024.61x = 47,753,160,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,753,160,791.14/252,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,478.17

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