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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,161.49, 347,979.80 and 137,439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,161.49, 347,979.80 and 137,439.78 is: 189,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,161.49 : 347,979.80 = 137,439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,161.49/347,979.80 = 137,439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,161.49x = 347,979.80 × 137,439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,161.49x = 47,826,266,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,266,469.25/252,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,665.23

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