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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,339.53, 348,228.84 and 137,618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,339.53, 348,228.84 and 137,618.34 is: 189,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,339.53 : 348,228.84 = 137,618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,339.53/348,228.84 = 137,618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,339.53x = 348,228.84 × 137,618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,339.53x = 47,922,674,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922,674,900.93/252,339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,913.47

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