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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,421.50, 348,345.93 and 137,700.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,421.50, 348,345.93 and 137,700.19 is: 190,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,421.50 : 348,345.93 = 137,700.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,421.50/348,345.93 = 137,700.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,421.50x = 348,345.93 × 137,700.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,421.50x = 47,967,300,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,300,746.73/252,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,028.59

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