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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,332.92, 348,215.03 and 137,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,332.92, 348,215.03 and 137,612.44 is: 189,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,332.92 : 348,215.03 = 137,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,332.92/348,215.03 = 137,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,332.92x = 348,215.03 × 137,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,332.92x = 47,918,719,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,719,922.97/252,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,902.77

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