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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,131.88, 347,933.16 and 137,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,131.88, 347,933.16 and 137,408.16 is: 189,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,131.88 : 347,933.16 = 137,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,131.88/347,933.16 = 137,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,131.88x = 347,933.16 × 137,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,131.88x = 47,808,855,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,808,855,318.59/252,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,618.45

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