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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,087.66, 347,881.05 and 137,366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,087.66, 347,881.05 and 137,366.33 is: 189,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,087.66 : 347,881.05 = 137,366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,087.66/347,881.05 = 137,366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,087.66x = 347,881.05 × 137,366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,087.66x = 47,787,141,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,787,141,375.64/252,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,565.57

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