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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,066.42, 347,835.33 and 138,889.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,066.42, 347,835.33 and 138,889.17 is: 191,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,066.42 : 347,835.33 = 138,889.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,066.42/347,835.33 = 138,889.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,066.42x = 347,835.33 × 138,889.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,066.42x = 48,310,560,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310,560,280.38/252,066.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,658.06

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