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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,082, 347,880.48 and 138,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,082, 347,880.48 and 138,912.04 is: 191,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,082 : 347,880.48 = 138,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,082/347,880.48 = 138,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,082x = 347,880.48 × 138,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,082x = 48,324,787,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,324,787,152.98/252,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,702.65

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