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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,339.12, 348,228.32 and 137,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,339.12, 348,228.32 and 137,618.01 is: 189,913.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,339.12 : 348,228.32 = 137,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,339.12/348,228.32 = 137,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,339.12x = 348,228.32 × 137,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,339.12x = 47,922,487,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922,487,735.95/252,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,913.03

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