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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,091.44, 347,881.73 and 137,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,091.44, 347,881.73 and 137,371.10 is: 189,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,091.44 : 347,881.73 = 137,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,091.44/347,881.73 = 137,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,091.44x = 347,881.73 × 137,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,091.44x = 47,788,893,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788,893,493.74/252,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,569.68

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