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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,568.62, 348,533.82 and 137,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,568.62, 348,533.82 and 137,844.36 is: 190,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,568.62 : 348,533.82 = 137,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,568.62/348,533.82 = 137,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,568.62x = 348,533.82 × 137,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,568.62x = 48,043,421,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,043,421,356.26/252,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,219.28

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