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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.33, 348,002.52 and 137,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.33, 348,002.52 and 137,459.45 is: 189,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.33 : 348,002.52 = 137,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.33/348,002.52 = 137,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.33x = 348,002.52 × 137,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.33x = 47,836,233,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,233,440.51/252,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,688.32

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