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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.15, 348,007.95 and 137,462.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.15, 348,007.95 and 137,462.85 is: 189,696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.15 : 348,007.95 = 137,462.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.15/348,007.95 = 137,462.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.15x = 348,007.95 × 137,462.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.15x = 47,838,164,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,164,629.66/252,183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,696.12

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