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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,231.41, 348,068.52 and 137,507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,231.41, 348,068.52 and 137,507.27 is: 189,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,231.41 : 348,068.52 = 137,507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,231.41/348,068.52 = 137,507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,231.41x = 348,068.52 × 137,507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,231.41x = 47,861,950,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861,950,217.80/252,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,754.13

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