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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,055.87, 347,832.73 and 137,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,055.87, 347,832.73 and 137,335.46 is: 189,520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,055.87 : 347,832.73 = 137,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,055.87/347,832.73 = 137,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,055.87x = 347,832.73 × 137,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,055.87x = 47,769,767,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,767,977.61/252,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,520.55

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