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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,268.82, 348,133.68 and 137,546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,268.82, 348,133.68 and 137,546.54 is: 189,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,268.82 : 348,133.68 = 137,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,268.82/348,133.68 = 137,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,268.82x = 348,133.68 × 137,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,268.82x = 47,884,583,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884,583,141.47/252,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,815.70

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