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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,091.94, 347,882.40 and 137,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,091.94, 347,882.40 and 137,371.58 is: 189,570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,091.94 : 347,882.40 = 137,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,091.94/347,882.40 = 137,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,091.94x = 347,882.40 × 137,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,091.94x = 47,789,154,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,154,942.19/252,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,570.34

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