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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,006.94, 347,769.57 and 138,829.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,006.94, 347,769.57 and 138,829.69 is: 191,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,006.94 : 347,769.57 = 138,829.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,006.94/347,769.57 = 138,829.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,006.94x = 347,769.57 × 138,829.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,006.94x = 48,280,739,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280,739,161.54/252,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,584.96

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