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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.14, 347,801.93 and 137,309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.14, 347,801.93 and 137,309.45 is: 189,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.14 : 347,801.93 = 137,309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.14/347,801.93 = 137,309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.14x = 347,801.93 × 137,309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.14x = 47,756,489,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756,489,291.68/252,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,486.46

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