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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,714.42, 348,747.58 and 137,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,714.42, 348,747.58 and 137,993.86 is: 190,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,714.42 : 348,747.58 = 137,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,714.42/348,747.58 = 137,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,714.42x = 348,747.58 × 137,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,714.42x = 48,125,022,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,022,986.12/252,714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,432.44

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