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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,332.77, 348,218.23 and 137,611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,332.77, 348,218.23 and 137,611.15 is: 189,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,332.77 : 348,218.23 = 137,611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,332.77/348,218.23 = 137,611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,332.77x = 348,218.23 × 137,611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,332.77x = 47,918,711,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,711,081.26/252,332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,902.85

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