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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,397.78, 348,315.49 and 137,678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,397.78, 348,315.49 and 137,678.35 is: 189,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,397.78 : 348,315.49 = 137,678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,397.78/348,315.49 = 137,678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,397.78x = 348,315.49 × 137,678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,397.78x = 47,955,501,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,501,942.64/252,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,999.70

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