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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,622.36, 348,613.23 and 137,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,622.36, 348,613.23 and 137,903.14 is: 190,303.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,622.36 : 348,613.23 = 137,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,622.36/348,613.23 = 137,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,622.36x = 348,613.23 × 137,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,622.36x = 48,074,859,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074,859,062.54/252,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,303.26

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