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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,422.54, 348,344.24 and 137,700.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,422.54, 348,344.24 and 137,700.82 is: 190,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,422.54 : 348,344.24 = 137,700.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,422.54/348,344.24 = 137,700.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,422.54x = 348,344.24 × 137,700.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,422.54x = 47,967,287,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,287,490.28/252,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,027.75

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