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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,217.91, 348,064.58 and 137,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,217.91, 348,064.58 and 137,496.62 is: 189,747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,217.91 : 348,064.58 = 137,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,217.91/348,064.58 = 137,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,217.91x = 348,064.58 × 137,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,217.91x = 47,857,703,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857,703,291.72/252,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,747.44

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