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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,182.40, 348,009.50 and 137,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,182.40, 348,009.50 and 137,461.08 is: 189,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,182.40 : 348,009.50 = 137,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,182.40/348,009.50 = 137,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,182.40x = 348,009.50 × 137,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,182.40x = 47,837,761,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,837,761,720.26/252,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,695.08

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