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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,120.52, 347,919.90 and 137,402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,120.52, 347,919.90 and 137,402.11 is: 189,611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,120.52 : 347,919.90 = 137,402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,120.52/347,919.90 = 137,402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,120.52x = 347,919.90 × 137,402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,120.52x = 47,804,928,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,928,370.99/252,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,611.41

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