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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,548.38, 348,511.66 and 137,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,548.38, 348,511.66 and 137,829.30 is: 190,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,548.38 : 348,511.66 = 137,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,548.38/348,511.66 = 137,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,548.38x = 348,511.66 × 137,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,548.38x = 48,035,118,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035,118,139.64/252,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,201.65

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