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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,346.36, 348,238.32 and 137,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,346.36, 348,238.32 and 137,625.28 is: 189,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,346.36 : 348,238.32 = 137,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,346.36/348,238.32 = 137,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,346.36x = 348,238.32 × 137,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,346.36x = 47,926,396,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,926,396,296.73/252,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,923.07

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