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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,148.61, 347,960.52 and 137,428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,148.61, 347,960.52 and 137,428.31 is: 189,648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,148.61 : 347,960.52 = 137,428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,148.61/347,960.52 = 137,428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,148.61x = 347,960.52 × 137,428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,148.61x = 47,819,624,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,819,624,470.52/252,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,648.58

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