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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,119.28, 347,924.68 and 137,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,119.28, 347,924.68 and 137,397.96 is: 189,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,119.28 : 347,924.68 = 137,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,119.28/347,924.68 = 137,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,119.28x = 347,924.68 × 137,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,119.28x = 47,804,141,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,141,265.65/252,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,609.22

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