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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,184.65, 348,010.02 and 137,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,184.65, 348,010.02 and 137,464.35 is: 189,698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,184.65 : 348,010.02 = 137,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,184.65/348,010.02 = 137,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,184.65x = 348,010.02 × 137,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,184.65x = 47,838,971,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,971,192.79/252,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,698.19

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