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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,280.18, 348,149.37 and 137,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,280.18, 348,149.37 and 137,557.89 is: 189,831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,280.18 : 348,149.37 = 137,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,280.18/348,149.37 = 137,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,280.18x = 348,149.37 × 137,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,280.18x = 47,890,692,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890,692,742.03/252,280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,831.37

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