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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,079, 347,876.34 and 138,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,079, 347,876.34 and 138,909.04 is: 191,698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,079 : 347,876.34 = 138,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,079/347,876.34 = 138,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,079x = 347,876.34 × 138,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,079x = 48,323,168,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,168,428.11/252,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,698.51

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