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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,267.80, 348,132.29 and 137,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,267.80, 348,132.29 and 137,545.50 is: 189,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,267.80 : 348,132.29 = 137,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,267.80/348,132.29 = 137,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,267.80x = 348,132.29 × 137,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,267.80x = 47,884,029,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884,029,894.20/252,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,814.28

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