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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,535.28, 348,500.72 and 137,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,535.28, 348,500.72 and 137,814.84 is: 190,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,535.28 : 348,500.72 = 137,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,535.28/348,500.72 = 137,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,535.28x = 348,500.72 × 137,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,535.28x = 48,028,570,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,570,966.68/252,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,185.59

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