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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,331.52, 348,217.25 and 137,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,331.52, 348,217.25 and 137,610.38 is: 189,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,331.52 : 348,217.25 = 137,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,331.52/348,217.25 = 137,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,331.52x = 348,217.25 × 137,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,331.52x = 47,918,305,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,305,665.92/252,331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,902.18

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