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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,095.64, 347,891.28 and 138,918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,095.64, 347,891.28 and 138,918.36 is: 191,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,095.64 : 347,891.28 = 138,918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,095.64/347,891.28 = 138,918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,095.64x = 347,891.28 × 138,918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,095.64x = 48,328,486,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,328,486,075.90/252,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,706.95

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