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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,267.95, 348,132.50 and 137,545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,267.95, 348,132.50 and 137,545.67 is: 189,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,267.95 : 348,132.50 = 137,545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,267.95/348,132.50 = 137,545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,267.95x = 348,132.50 × 137,545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,267.95x = 47,884,115,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884,115,532.88/252,267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,814.51

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