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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,549.75, 348,507.67 and 137,825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,549.75, 348,507.67 and 137,825.49 is: 190,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,549.75 : 348,507.67 = 137,825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,549.75/348,507.67 = 137,825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,549.75x = 348,507.67 × 137,825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,549.75x = 48,033,240,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,033,240,386.51/252,549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,193.18

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