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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,096.08, 347,885.64 and 137,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,096.08, 347,885.64 and 137,372.24 is: 189,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,096.08 : 347,885.64 = 137,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,096.08/347,885.64 = 137,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,096.08x = 347,885.64 × 137,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,096.08x = 47,789,829,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,829,630.63/252,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,569.90

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