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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,310.34, 348,196.68 and 137,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,310.34, 348,196.68 and 137,595.26 is: 189,886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,310.34 : 348,196.68 = 137,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,310.34/348,196.68 = 137,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,310.34x = 348,196.68 × 137,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,310.34x = 47,910,210,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,910,210,974.75/252,310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,886.04

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