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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,316.49, 348,193.96 and 137,594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,316.49, 348,193.96 and 137,594.77 is: 189,879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,316.49 : 348,193.96 = 137,594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,316.49/348,193.96 = 137,594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,316.49x = 348,193.96 × 137,594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,316.49x = 47,909,666,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909,666,627.12/252,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,879.26

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