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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,607.97, 348,607.43 and 137,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,607.97, 348,607.43 and 137,893.41 is: 190,297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,607.97 : 348,607.43 = 137,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,607.97/348,607.43 = 137,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,607.97x = 348,607.43 × 137,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,607.97x = 48,070,667,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070,667,274.04/252,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,297.51

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