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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,197.73, 348,033.35 and 137,477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,197.73, 348,033.35 and 137,477.31 is: 189,718.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,197.73 : 348,033.35 = 137,477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,197.73/348,033.35 = 137,477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,197.73x = 348,033.35 × 137,477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,197.73x = 47,846,688,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846,688,060.90/252,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,718.95

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