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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,185.64, 348,014.09 and 137,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,185.64, 348,014.09 and 137,462.19 is: 189,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,185.64 : 348,014.09 = 137,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,185.64/348,014.09 = 137,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,185.64x = 348,014.09 × 137,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,185.64x = 47,838,778,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,778,274.95/252,185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,696.68

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