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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,333.42, 348,215.72 and 137,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,333.42, 348,215.72 and 137,612.94 is: 189,903.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,333.42 : 348,215.72 = 137,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,333.42/348,215.72 = 137,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,333.42x = 348,215.72 × 137,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,333.42x = 47,918,988,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,988,983.42/252,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,903.46

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