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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,036.75, 347,809.68 and 137,315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,036.75, 347,809.68 and 137,315.07 is: 189,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,036.75 : 347,809.68 = 137,315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,036.75/347,809.68 = 137,315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,036.75x = 347,809.68 × 137,315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,036.75x = 47,759,510,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,510,555.88/252,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,494.23

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