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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,540.62, 348,513.41 and 137,826.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,540.62, 348,513.41 and 137,826.65 is: 190,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,540.62 : 348,513.41 = 137,826.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,540.62/348,513.41 = 137,826.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,540.62x = 348,513.41 × 137,826.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,540.62x = 48,034,433,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,433,348.68/252,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,204.78

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