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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,332.66, 348,214.70 and 137,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,332.66, 348,214.70 and 137,612.22 is: 189,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,332.66 : 348,214.70 = 137,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,332.66/348,214.70 = 137,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,332.66x = 348,214.70 × 137,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,332.66x = 47,918,598,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,598,247.66/252,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,902.49

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