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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,546.85, 348,516.57 and 137,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,546.85, 348,516.57 and 137,826.37 is: 190,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,546.85 : 348,516.57 = 137,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,546.85/348,516.57 = 137,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,546.85x = 348,516.57 × 137,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,546.85x = 48,034,773,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,773,727.95/252,546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,201.44

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