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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,038.88, 347,814.72 and 138,861.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,038.88, 347,814.72 and 138,861.63 is: 191,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,038.88 : 347,814.72 = 138,861.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,038.88/347,814.72 = 138,861.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,038.88x = 347,814.72 × 138,861.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,038.88x = 48,298,118,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298,118,957.19/252,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,629.64

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