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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,002.54, 347,764.11 and 138,827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,002.54, 347,764.11 and 138,827.18 is: 191,581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,002.54 : 347,764.11 = 138,827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,002.54/347,764.11 = 138,827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,002.54x = 347,764.11 × 138,827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,002.54x = 48,279,110,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,110,696.51/252,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,581.84

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