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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,047.88, 347,827.14 and 138,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,047.88, 347,827.14 and 138,870.63 is: 191,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,047.88 : 347,827.14 = 138,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,047.88/347,827.14 = 138,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,047.88x = 347,827.14 × 138,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,047.88x = 48,302,974,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302,974,062.90/252,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,642.06

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