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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,034.76, 347,807.76 and 138,857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,034.76, 347,807.76 and 138,857.52 is: 191,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,034.76 : 347,807.76 = 138,857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,034.76/347,807.76 = 138,857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,034.76x = 347,807.76 × 138,857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,034.76x = 48,295,722,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,295,722,990.36/252,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,623.26

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