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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,042.51, 347,815.47 and 137,325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,042.51, 347,815.47 and 137,325.93 is: 189,508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,042.51 : 347,815.47 = 137,325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,042.51/347,815.47 = 137,325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,042.51x = 347,815.47 × 137,325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,042.51x = 47,764,083,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,764,083,280.81/252,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,508.04

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