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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,263.53, 348,126.39 and 137,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,263.53, 348,126.39 and 137,541.24 is: 189,808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,263.53 : 348,126.39 = 137,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,263.53/348,126.39 = 137,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,263.53x = 348,126.39 × 137,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,263.53x = 47,881,735,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881,735,357.32/252,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,808.39

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