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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,547.47, 348,517.55 and 137,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,547.47, 348,517.55 and 137,827.04 is: 190,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,547.47 : 348,517.55 = 137,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,547.47/348,517.55 = 137,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,547.47x = 348,517.55 × 137,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,547.47x = 48,035,140,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035,140,906.53/252,547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,202.42

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