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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,538.35, 348,504.96 and 137,817.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,538.35, 348,504.96 and 137,817.91 is: 190,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,538.35 : 348,504.96 = 137,817.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,538.35/348,504.96 = 137,817.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,538.35x = 348,504.96 × 137,817.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,538.35x = 48,030,225,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030,225,211.83/252,538.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,189.83

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