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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,047.08, 347,826.18 and 138,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,047.08, 347,826.18 and 138,869.56 is: 191,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,047.08 : 347,826.18 = 138,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,047.08/347,826.18 = 138,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,047.08x = 347,826.18 × 138,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,047.08x = 48,302,468,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302,468,573.08/252,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,640.66

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