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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,186.83, 348,007.34 and 137,462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,186.83, 348,007.34 and 137,462.95 is: 189,693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,186.83 : 348,007.34 = 137,462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,186.83/348,007.34 = 137,462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,186.83x = 348,007.34 × 137,462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,186.83x = 47,838,115,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,115,578.05/252,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,693.16

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