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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,229.28, 348,065.59 and 137,505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,229.28, 348,065.59 and 137,505.14 is: 189,751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,229.28 : 348,065.59 = 137,505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,229.28/348,065.59 = 137,505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,229.28x = 348,065.59 × 137,505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,229.28x = 47,860,805,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,860,805,254.28/252,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,751.19

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