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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,604.59, 348,602.77 and 137,890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,604.59, 348,602.77 and 137,890.03 is: 190,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,604.59 : 348,602.77 = 137,890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,604.59/348,602.77 = 137,890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,604.59x = 348,602.77 × 137,890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,604.59x = 48,068,846,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068,846,413.38/252,604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,292.85

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