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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,115.76, 347,909.57 and 137,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,115.76, 347,909.57 and 137,391.94 is: 189,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,115.76 : 347,909.57 = 137,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,115.76/347,909.57 = 137,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,115.76x = 347,909.57 × 137,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,115.76x = 47,799,971,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799,971,030.01/252,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,595.33

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