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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,056.37, 347,833.41 and 137,335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,056.37, 347,833.41 and 137,335.97 is: 189,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,056.37 : 347,833.41 = 137,335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,056.37/347,833.41 = 137,335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,056.37x = 347,833.41 × 137,335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,056.37x = 47,770,037,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770,037,021.59/252,056.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,521.24

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