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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,119.52, 347,918.52 and 137,401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,119.52, 347,918.52 and 137,401.11 is: 189,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,119.52 : 347,918.52 = 137,401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,119.52/347,918.52 = 137,401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,119.52x = 347,918.52 × 137,401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,119.52x = 47,804,391,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,391,352.81/252,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,610.04

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