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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,573.34, 348,551.94 and 137,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,573.34, 348,551.94 and 137,853.04 is: 190,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,573.34 : 348,551.94 = 137,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,573.34/348,551.94 = 137,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,573.34x = 348,551.94 × 137,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,573.34x = 48,048,944,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,944,526.90/252,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,237.59

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