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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,262.57, 348,125.06 and 137,540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,262.57, 348,125.06 and 137,540.27 is: 189,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,262.57 : 348,125.06 = 137,540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,262.57/348,125.06 = 137,540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,262.57x = 348,125.06 × 137,540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,262.57x = 47,881,214,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881,214,746.17/252,262.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,807.05

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