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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,421.54, 348,342.86 and 137,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,421.54, 348,342.86 and 137,699.82 is: 190,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,421.54 : 348,342.86 = 137,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,421.54/348,342.86 = 137,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,421.54x = 348,342.86 × 137,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,421.54x = 47,966,746,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,746,690.07/252,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,026.36

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