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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,571.34, 348,549.19 and 137,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,571.34, 348,549.19 and 137,851.04 is: 190,234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,571.34 : 348,549.19 = 137,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,571.34/348,549.19 = 137,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,571.34x = 348,549.19 × 137,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,571.34x = 48,047,866,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047,866,245.28/252,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,234.84

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