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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,442.14, 348,371.12 and 137,723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,442.14, 348,371.12 and 137,723.35 is: 190,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,442.14 : 348,371.12 = 137,723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,442.14/348,371.12 = 137,723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,442.14x = 348,371.12 × 137,723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,442.14x = 47,978,837,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978,837,689.65/252,442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,058.75

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