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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,266.25, 348,130.14 and 137,543.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,266.25, 348,130.14 and 137,543.97 is: 189,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,266.25 : 348,130.14 = 137,543.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,266.25/348,130.14 = 137,543.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,266.25x = 348,130.14 × 137,543.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,266.25x = 47,883,201,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,883,201,532.26/252,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,812.16

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