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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,442.11, 348,371.09 and 137,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,442.11, 348,371.09 and 137,723.33 is: 190,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,442.11 : 348,371.09 = 137,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,442.11/348,371.09 = 137,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,442.11x = 348,371.09 × 137,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,442.11x = 47,978,824,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978,824,160.06/252,442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,058.72

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