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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,007.11, 347,770.40 and 138,829.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,007.11, 347,770.40 and 138,829.86 is: 191,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,007.11 : 347,770.40 = 138,829.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,007.11/347,770.40 = 138,829.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,007.11x = 347,770.40 × 138,829.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,007.11x = 48,280,915,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280,915,249.99/252,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,585.53

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