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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,067.68, 347,851.26 and 138,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,067.68, 347,851.26 and 138,888 is: 191,664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,067.68 : 347,851.26 = 138,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,067.68/347,851.26 = 138,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,067.68x = 347,851.26 × 138,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,067.68x = 48,312,365,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,312,365,798.88/252,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,664.26

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