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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,083.22, 347,883.63 and 137,371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,083.22, 347,883.63 and 137,371.31 is: 189,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,083.22 : 347,883.63 = 137,371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,083.22/347,883.63 = 137,371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,083.22x = 347,883.63 × 137,371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,083.22x = 47,789,228,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,228,241.24/252,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,577.19

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