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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,265.82, 348,129.54 and 137,543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,265.82, 348,129.54 and 137,543.54 is: 189,811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,265.82 : 348,129.54 = 137,543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,265.82/348,129.54 = 137,543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,265.82x = 348,129.54 × 137,543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,265.82x = 47,882,969,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,969,310.17/252,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,811.56

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