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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,120.82, 347,926.78 and 137,399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,120.82, 347,926.78 and 137,399.49 is: 189,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,120.82 : 347,926.78 = 137,399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,120.82/347,926.78 = 137,399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,120.82x = 347,926.78 × 137,399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,120.82x = 47,804,960,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,804,960,389.71/252,120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,611.32

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