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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,177.41, 348,002.59 and 137,456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,177.41, 348,002.59 and 137,456.07 is: 189,688.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,177.41 : 348,002.59 = 137,456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,177.41/348,002.59 = 137,456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,177.41x = 348,002.59 × 137,456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,177.41x = 47,835,068,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835,068,371.22/252,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,688.16

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