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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,184.33, 348,003.90 and 137,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,184.33, 348,003.90 and 137,460.45 is: 189,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,184.33 : 348,003.90 = 137,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,184.33/348,003.90 = 137,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,184.33x = 348,003.90 × 137,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,184.33x = 47,836,772,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,772,008.45/252,184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,689.71

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