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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,028.13, 347,798.81 and 138,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,028.13, 347,798.81 and 138,853.31 is: 191,617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,028.13 : 347,798.81 = 138,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,028.13/347,798.81 = 138,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,028.13x = 347,798.81 × 138,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,028.13x = 48,293,014,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293,014,590.70/252,028.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,617.56

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