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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,273.02, 348,139.47 and 137,550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,273.02, 348,139.47 and 137,550.69 is: 189,821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,273.02 : 348,139.47 = 137,550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,273.02/348,139.47 = 137,550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,273.02x = 348,139.47 × 137,550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,273.02x = 47,886,824,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886,824,056.83/252,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,821.43

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