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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,029.76, 347,800.88 and 138,852.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,029.76, 347,800.88 and 138,852.51 is: 191,616.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,029.76 : 347,800.88 = 138,852.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,029.76/347,800.88 = 138,852.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,029.76x = 347,800.88 × 138,852.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,029.76x = 48,293,024,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293,024,473.95/252,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,616.36

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