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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,508.12, 348,462.72 and 137,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,508.12, 348,462.72 and 137,785.48 is: 190,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,508.12 : 348,462.72 = 137,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,508.12/348,462.72 = 137,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,508.12x = 348,462.72 × 137,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,508.12x = 48,013,103,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013,103,137.31/252,508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,144.79

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