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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,537.40, 348,496.24 and 137,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,537.40, 348,496.24 and 137,812.24 is: 190,177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,537.40 : 348,496.24 = 137,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,537.40/348,496.24 = 137,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,537.40x = 348,496.24 × 137,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,537.40x = 48,027,047,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027,047,465.98/252,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,177.96

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