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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,038.26, 347,812.59 and 138,861.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,038.26, 347,812.59 and 138,861.01 is: 191,628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,038.26 : 347,812.59 = 138,861.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,038.26/347,812.59 = 138,861.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,038.26x = 347,812.59 × 138,861.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,038.26x = 48,297,607,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,297,607,538.12/252,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,628.08

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