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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.83, 348,003.21 and 137,459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.83, 348,003.21 and 137,459.95 is: 189,689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.83 : 348,003.21 = 137,459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.83/348,003.21 = 137,459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.83x = 348,003.21 × 137,459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.83x = 47,836,503,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,503,159.14/252,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,689.02

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