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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,083.46, 347,883.97 and 137,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,083.46, 347,883.97 and 137,371.56 is: 189,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,083.46 : 347,883.97 = 137,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,083.46/347,883.97 = 137,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,083.46x = 347,883.97 × 137,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,083.46x = 47,789,363,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,363,657.89/252,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,577.55

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