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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,077.61, 347,862.59 and 137,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,077.61, 347,862.59 and 137,357.24 is: 189,550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,077.61 : 347,862.59 = 137,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,077.61/347,862.59 = 137,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,077.61x = 347,862.59 × 137,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,077.61x = 47,781,446,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781,446,092.57/252,077.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,550.54

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