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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,224.28, 348,058.69 and 137,500.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,224.28, 348,058.69 and 137,500.13 is: 189,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,224.28 : 348,058.69 = 137,500.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,224.28/348,058.69 = 137,500.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,224.28x = 348,058.69 × 137,500.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,224.28x = 47,858,115,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,858,115,649.03/252,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,744.28

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