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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,055.34, 347,832.30 and 137,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,055.34, 347,832.30 and 137,335.49 is: 189,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,055.34 : 347,832.30 = 137,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,055.34/347,832.30 = 137,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,055.34x = 347,832.30 × 137,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,055.34x = 47,769,720,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,720,227.91/252,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,520.77

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