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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,074, 347,869.41 and 138,904.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,074, 347,869.41 and 138,904.04 is: 191,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,074 : 347,869.41 = 138,904.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,074/347,869.41 = 138,904.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,074x = 347,869.41 × 138,904.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,074x = 48,320,466,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,320,466,441.42/252,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,691.59

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