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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,332.28, 348,214.19 and 137,611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,332.28, 348,214.19 and 137,611.85 is: 189,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,332.28 : 348,214.19 = 137,611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,332.28/348,214.19 = 137,611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,332.28x = 348,214.19 × 137,611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,332.28x = 47,918,396,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,396,453.02/252,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,901.97

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