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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,023.64, 347,793.48 and 138,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,023.64, 347,793.48 and 138,846.12 is: 191,608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,023.64 : 347,793.48 = 138,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,023.64/347,793.48 = 138,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,023.64x = 347,793.48 × 138,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,023.64x = 48,289,775,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289,775,259.30/252,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,608.12

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