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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,540.33, 348,513.02 and 137,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,540.33, 348,513.02 and 137,826.37 is: 190,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,540.33 : 348,513.02 = 137,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,540.33/348,513.02 = 137,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,540.33x = 348,513.02 × 137,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,540.33x = 48,034,284,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,284,444.34/252,540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,204.41

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