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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,187.14, 348,016.16 and 137,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,187.14, 348,016.16 and 137,463.69 is: 189,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,187.14 : 348,016.16 = 137,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,187.14/348,016.16 = 137,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,187.14x = 348,016.16 × 137,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,187.14x = 47,839,584,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839,584,845.91/252,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,698.75

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