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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,583.67, 348,572.70 and 137,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,583.67, 348,572.70 and 137,869.44 is: 190,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,583.67 : 348,572.70 = 137,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,583.67/348,572.70 = 137,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,583.67x = 348,572.70 × 137,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,583.67x = 48,057,522,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,057,522,948.29/252,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,263.78

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