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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,543.24, 348,518.04 and 137,828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,543.24, 348,518.04 and 137,828.16 is: 190,207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,543.24 : 348,518.04 = 137,828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,543.24/348,518.04 = 137,828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,543.24x = 348,518.04 × 137,828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,543.24x = 48,035,600,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035,600,180.01/252,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,207.43

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