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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,001.54, 347,762.73 and 138,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,001.54, 347,762.73 and 138,826.18 is: 191,580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,001.54 : 347,762.73 = 138,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,001.54/347,762.73 = 138,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,001.54x = 347,762.73 × 138,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,001.54x = 48,278,571,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,571,352.27/252,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,580.46

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