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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,437.63, 348,363.46 and 137,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,437.63, 348,363.46 and 137,716.28 is: 190,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,437.63 : 348,363.46 = 137,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,437.63/348,363.46 = 137,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,437.63x = 348,363.46 × 137,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,437.63x = 47,975,317,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975,317,713.02/252,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,048.21

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