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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,266.80, 348,130.91 and 137,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,266.80, 348,130.91 and 137,544.50 is: 189,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,266.80 : 348,130.91 = 137,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,266.80/348,130.91 = 137,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,266.80x = 348,130.91 × 137,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,266.80x = 47,883,491,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,883,491,950.50/252,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,812.90

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