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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,050.48, 347,833.66 and 137,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,050.48, 347,833.66 and 137,334.54 is: 189,523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,050.48 : 347,833.66 = 137,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,050.48/347,833.66 = 137,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,050.48x = 347,833.66 × 137,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,050.48x = 47,769,575,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,575,692.62/252,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,523.84

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