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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,139.88, 347,944.20 and 137,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,139.88, 347,944.20 and 137,416.16 is: 189,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,139.88 : 347,944.20 = 137,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,139.88/347,944.20 = 137,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,139.88x = 347,944.20 × 137,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,139.88x = 47,813,155,858.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,813,155,858.27/252,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,629.49

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