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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,426.58, 348,349.67 and 137,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,426.58, 348,349.67 and 137,707.67 is: 190,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,426.58 : 348,349.67 = 137,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,426.58/348,349.67 = 137,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,426.58x = 348,349.67 × 137,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,426.58x = 47,970,421,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,970,421,400.97/252,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,037.12

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