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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,097.08, 347,887.02 and 137,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,097.08, 347,887.02 and 137,373.24 is: 189,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,097.08 : 347,887.02 = 137,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,097.08/347,887.02 = 137,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,097.08x = 347,887.02 × 137,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,097.08x = 47,790,367,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790,367,091.34/252,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,571.28

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