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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,581.12, 348,563.76 and 137,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,581.12, 348,563.76 and 137,858.72 is: 190,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,581.12 : 348,563.76 = 137,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,581.12/348,563.76 = 137,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,581.12x = 348,563.76 × 137,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,581.12x = 48,052,553,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,553,791.99/252,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,246.02

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