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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.08, 348,002.17 and 137,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.08, 348,002.17 and 137,459.20 is: 189,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.08 : 348,002.17 = 137,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.08/348,002.17 = 137,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.08x = 348,002.17 × 137,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.08x = 47,836,099,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,099,886.46/252,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,687.98

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