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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,082.46, 347,882.59 and 137,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,082.46, 347,882.59 and 137,370.56 is: 189,576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,082.46 : 347,882.59 = 137,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,082.46/347,882.59 = 137,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,082.46x = 347,882.59 × 137,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,082.46x = 47,788,824,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788,824,119.71/252,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,576.16

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