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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,032.91, 347,804.33 and 137,311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,032.91, 347,804.33 and 137,311.19 is: 189,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,032.91 : 347,804.33 = 137,311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,032.91/347,804.33 = 137,311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,032.91x = 347,804.33 × 137,311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,032.91x = 47,757,426,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,426,439.45/252,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,488.85

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