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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,267.82, 348,132.30 and 137,545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,267.82, 348,132.30 and 137,545.54 is: 189,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,267.82 : 348,132.30 = 137,545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,267.82/348,132.30 = 137,545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,267.82x = 348,132.30 × 137,545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,267.82x = 47,884,045,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884,045,194.94/252,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,814.32

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