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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,541.33, 348,514.40 and 137,827.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,541.33, 348,514.40 and 137,827.37 is: 190,205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,541.33 : 348,514.40 = 137,827.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,541.33/348,514.40 = 137,827.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,541.33x = 348,514.40 × 137,827.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,541.33x = 48,034,823,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,823,159.13/252,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,205.79

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