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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,099, 347,892.30 and 137,378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,099, 347,892.30 and 137,378.70 is: 189,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,099 : 347,892.30 = 137,378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,099/347,892.30 = 137,378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,099x = 347,892.30 × 137,378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,099x = 47,792,991,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,792,991,914.01/252,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,580.25

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