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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,709.81, 348,734.07 and 137,991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,709.81, 348,734.07 and 137,991.73 is: 190,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,709.81 : 348,734.07 = 137,991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,709.81/348,734.07 = 137,991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,709.81x = 348,734.07 × 137,991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,709.81x = 48,122,417,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,417,629.24/252,709.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,425.60

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