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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,073, 347,868.03 and 138,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,073, 347,868.03 and 138,903.04 is: 191,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,073 : 347,868.03 = 138,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,073/347,868.03 = 138,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,073x = 347,868.03 × 138,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,073x = 48,319,926,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319,926,885.81/252,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,690.21

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