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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,550.26, 348,508.38 and 137,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,550.26, 348,508.38 and 137,826 is: 190,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,550.26 : 348,508.38 = 137,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,550.26/348,508.38 = 137,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,550.26x = 348,508.38 × 137,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,550.26x = 48,033,515,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,033,515,981.88/252,550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,193.89

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