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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,542.24, 348,516.66 and 137,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,542.24, 348,516.66 and 137,827.16 is: 190,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,542.24 : 348,516.66 = 137,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,542.24/348,516.66 = 137,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,542.24x = 348,516.66 × 137,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,542.24x = 48,035,061,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035,061,460.49/252,542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,206.05

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