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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,267.30, 348,131.60 and 137,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,267.30, 348,131.60 and 137,545 is: 189,813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,267.30 : 348,131.60 = 137,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,267.30/348,131.60 = 137,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,267.30x = 348,131.60 × 137,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,267.30x = 47,883,760,922
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,883,760,922/252,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,813.59

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