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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,184.83, 348,004.58 and 137,460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,184.83, 348,004.58 and 137,460.95 is: 189,690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,184.83 : 348,004.58 = 137,460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,184.83/348,004.58 = 137,460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,184.83x = 348,004.58 × 137,460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,184.83x = 47,837,040,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,837,040,171.15/252,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,690.40

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