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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,280.21, 348,144.81 and 137,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,280.21, 348,144.81 and 137,560.82 is: 189,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,280.21 : 348,144.81 = 137,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,280.21/348,144.81 = 137,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,280.21x = 348,144.81 × 137,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,280.21x = 47,891,085,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,891,085,542.34/252,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,832.91

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