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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,225.41, 348,060.24 and 137,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,225.41, 348,060.24 and 137,501.26 is: 189,745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,225.41 : 348,060.24 = 137,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,225.41/348,060.24 = 137,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,225.41x = 348,060.24 × 137,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,225.41x = 47,858,720,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,858,720,685.75/252,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,745.84

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