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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,275.18, 348,142.47 and 137,552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,275.18, 348,142.47 and 137,552.89 is: 189,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,275.18 : 348,142.47 = 137,552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,275.18/348,142.47 = 137,552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,275.18x = 348,142.47 × 137,552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,275.18x = 47,888,002,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,888,002,880.24/252,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,824.47

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