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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,198.73, 348,034.73 and 137,478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,198.73, 348,034.73 and 137,478.31 is: 189,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,198.73 : 348,034.73 = 137,478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,198.73/348,034.73 = 137,478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,198.73x = 348,034.73 × 137,478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,198.73x = 47,847,226,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,226,501.71/252,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,720.33

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