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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,545.85, 348,515.19 and 137,825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,545.85, 348,515.19 and 137,825.37 is: 190,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,545.85 : 348,515.19 = 137,825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,545.85/348,515.19 = 137,825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,545.85x = 348,515.19 × 137,825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,545.85x = 48,034,235,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,235,012.37/252,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,200.06

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