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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,250.92, 348,110.82 and 137,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,250.92, 348,110.82 and 137,530.44 is: 189,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,250.92 : 348,110.82 = 137,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,250.92/348,110.82 = 137,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,250.92x = 348,110.82 × 137,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,250.92x = 47,875,834,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875,834,243.36/252,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,794.49

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