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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,541.44, 348,509.22 and 137,820.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,541.44, 348,509.22 and 137,820.99 is: 190,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,541.44 : 348,509.22 = 137,820.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,541.44/348,509.22 = 137,820.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,541.44x = 348,509.22 × 137,820.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,541.44x = 48,031,885,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031,885,724.53/252,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,194.08

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