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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,574.34, 348,553.32 and 137,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,574.34, 348,553.32 and 137,854.04 is: 190,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,574.34 : 348,553.32 = 137,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,574.34/348,553.32 = 137,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,574.34x = 348,553.32 × 137,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,574.34x = 48,049,483,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049,483,317.41/252,574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,238.97

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