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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,538.29, 348,504.87 and 137,817.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,538.29, 348,504.87 and 137,817.84 is: 190,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,538.29 : 348,504.87 = 137,817.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,538.29/348,504.87 = 137,817.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,538.29x = 348,504.87 × 137,817.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,538.29x = 48,030,188,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030,188,412.88/252,538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,189.73

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