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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,038.56, 347,803.17 and 137,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,038.56, 347,803.17 and 137,318.13 is: 189,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,038.56 : 347,803.17 = 137,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,038.56/347,803.17 = 137,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,038.56x = 347,803.17 × 137,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,038.56x = 47,759,680,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,680,912.47/252,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,493.55

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