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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,534.28, 348,499.34 and 137,813.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,534.28, 348,499.34 and 137,813.84 is: 190,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,534.28 : 348,499.34 = 137,813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,534.28/348,499.34 = 137,813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,534.28x = 348,499.34 × 137,813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,534.28x = 48,028,032,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,032,282.87/252,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,184.21

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