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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,548.37, 348,505.79 and 137,824.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,548.37, 348,505.79 and 137,824.11 is: 190,191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,548.37 : 348,505.79 = 137,824.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,548.37/348,505.79 = 137,824.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,548.37x = 348,505.79 × 137,824.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,548.37x = 48,032,499,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,032,499,647.48/252,548.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,191.29

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