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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,527.12, 348,482.35 and 137,808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,527.12, 348,482.35 and 137,808.03 is: 190,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,527.12 : 348,482.35 = 137,808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,527.12/348,482.35 = 137,808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,527.12x = 348,482.35 × 137,808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,527.12x = 48,023,667,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,667,622.34/252,527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,172.32

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