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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,571.21, 348,549.02 and 137,850.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,571.21, 348,549.02 and 137,850.91 is: 190,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,571.21 : 348,549.02 = 137,850.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,571.21/348,549.02 = 137,850.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,571.21x = 348,549.02 × 137,850.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,571.21x = 48,047,798,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047,798,897.35/252,571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,234.66

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