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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,177.48, 348,002.64 and 137,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,177.48, 348,002.64 and 137,456.10 is: 189,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,177.48 : 348,002.64 = 137,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,177.48/348,002.64 = 137,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,177.48x = 348,002.64 × 137,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,177.48x = 47,835,085,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835,085,684.10/252,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,688.17

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