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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.66, 348,011.22 and 137,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.66, 348,011.22 and 137,462.32 is: 189,696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.66 : 348,011.22 = 137,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.66/348,011.22 = 137,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.66x = 348,011.22 × 137,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.66x = 47,838,429,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,429,687.23/252,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,696.79

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