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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,713.33, 348,752.55 and 137,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,713.33, 348,752.55 and 137,997.96 is: 190,441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,713.33 : 348,752.55 = 137,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,713.33/348,752.55 = 137,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,713.33x = 348,752.55 × 137,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,713.33x = 48,127,140,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,140,444.80/252,713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,441.64

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