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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,229.53, 348,065.93 and 137,505.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,229.53, 348,065.93 and 137,505.38 is: 189,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,229.53 : 348,065.93 = 137,505.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,229.53/348,065.93 = 137,505.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,229.53x = 348,065.93 × 137,505.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,229.53x = 47,860,939,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,860,939,183.63/252,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,751.53

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