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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,330.42, 348,211.59 and 137,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,330.42, 348,211.59 and 137,609.94 is: 189,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,330.42 : 348,211.59 = 137,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,330.42/348,211.59 = 137,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,330.42x = 348,211.59 × 137,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,330.42x = 47,917,376,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,917,376,007.20/252,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,899.32

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