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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,088.76, 347,889.92 and 138,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,088.76, 347,889.92 and 138,918.80 is: 191,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,088.76 : 347,889.92 = 138,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,088.76/347,889.92 = 138,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,088.76x = 347,889.92 × 138,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,088.76x = 48,328,450,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,328,450,218.50/252,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,712.04

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