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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,202.24, 348,039.56 and 137,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,202.24, 348,039.56 and 137,481.82 is: 189,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,202.24 : 348,039.56 = 137,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,202.24/348,039.56 = 137,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,202.24x = 348,039.56 × 137,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,202.24x = 47,849,112,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849,112,140.80/252,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,725.17

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