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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,087.26, 347,887.84 and 138,917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,087.26, 347,887.84 and 138,917.30 is: 191,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,087.26 : 347,887.84 = 138,917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,087.26/347,887.84 = 138,917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,087.26x = 347,887.84 × 138,917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,087.26x = 48,327,639,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327,639,435.63/252,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,709.96

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