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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,542.44, 348,510.60 and 137,821.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,542.44, 348,510.60 and 137,821.99 is: 190,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,542.44 : 348,510.60 = 137,821.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,542.44/348,510.60 = 137,821.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,542.44x = 348,510.60 × 137,821.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,542.44x = 48,032,424,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,032,424,428.09/252,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,195.46

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