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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,547.24, 348,523.56 and 137,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,547.24, 348,523.56 and 137,832.16 is: 190,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,547.24 : 348,523.56 = 137,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,547.24/348,523.56 = 137,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,547.24x = 348,523.56 × 137,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,547.24x = 48,037,755,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,755,085.69/252,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,212.95

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