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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,538.32, 348,504.92 and 137,817.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,538.32, 348,504.92 and 137,817.87 is: 190,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,538.32 : 348,504.92 = 137,817.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,538.32/348,504.92 = 137,817.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,538.32x = 348,504.92 × 137,817.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,538.32x = 48,030,205,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030,205,758.92/252,538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,189.77

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