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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,184.91, 348,012.95 and 137,463.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,184.91, 348,012.95 and 137,463.57 is: 189,698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,184.91 : 348,012.95 = 137,463.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,184.91/348,012.95 = 137,463.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,184.91x = 348,012.95 × 137,463.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,184.91x = 47,839,101,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839,101,825.91/252,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,698.51

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