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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,261.53, 348,123.63 and 137,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,261.53, 348,123.63 and 137,539.24 is: 189,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,261.53 : 348,123.63 = 137,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,261.53/348,123.63 = 137,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,261.53x = 348,123.63 × 137,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,261.53x = 47,880,659,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,880,659,404.93/252,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,805.63

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