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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,585.38, 348,562.50 and 137,860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,585.38, 348,562.50 and 137,860.22 is: 190,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,585.38 : 348,562.50 = 137,860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,585.38/348,562.50 = 137,860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,585.38x = 348,562.50 × 137,860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,585.38x = 48,052,902,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,902,933.75/252,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,244.20

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