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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,118.23, 347,923.22 and 137,396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,118.23, 347,923.22 and 137,396.91 is: 189,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,118.23 : 347,923.22 = 137,396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,118.23/347,923.22 = 137,396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,118.23x = 347,923.22 × 137,396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,118.23x = 47,803,575,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803,575,345.25/252,118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,607.77

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