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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,327.79, 348,207.96 and 137,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,327.79, 348,207.96 and 137,607.32 is: 189,895.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,327.79 : 348,207.96 = 137,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,327.79/348,207.96 = 137,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,327.79x = 348,207.96 × 137,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,327.79x = 47,915,965,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915,965,564.81/252,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,895.71

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