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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,537.49, 348,509.09 and 137,823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,537.49, 348,509.09 and 137,823.51 is: 190,200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,537.49 : 348,509.09 = 137,823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,537.49/348,509.09 = 137,823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,537.49x = 348,509.09 × 137,823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,537.49x = 48,032,746,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,032,746,050.71/252,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,200.46

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