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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,553.26, 348,512.52 and 137,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,553.26, 348,512.52 and 137,829 is: 190,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,553.26 : 348,512.52 = 137,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,553.26/348,512.52 = 137,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,553.26x = 348,512.52 × 137,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,553.26x = 48,035,132,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035,132,119.08/252,553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,198.03

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