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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,255.49, 348,112.48 and 137,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,255.49, 348,112.48 and 137,534.25 is: 189,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,255.49 : 348,112.48 = 137,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,255.49/348,112.48 = 137,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,255.49x = 348,112.48 × 137,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,255.49x = 47,877,388,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,877,388,852.44/252,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,797.21

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