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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,046.47, 347,828.14 and 137,330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,046.47, 347,828.14 and 137,330.53 is: 189,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,046.47 : 347,828.14 = 137,330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,046.47/347,828.14 = 137,330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,046.47x = 347,828.14 × 137,330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,046.47x = 47,767,422,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,767,422,815.11/252,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,518.32

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