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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,582.67, 348,571.32 and 137,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,582.67, 348,571.32 and 137,868.44 is: 190,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,582.67 : 348,571.32 = 137,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,582.67/348,571.32 = 137,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,582.67x = 348,571.32 × 137,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,582.67x = 48,056,984,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,056,984,117.14/252,582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,262.40

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