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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,099.14, 347,909.78 and 138,921.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,099.14, 347,909.78 and 138,921.89 is: 191,719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,099.14 : 347,909.78 = 138,921.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,099.14/347,909.78 = 138,921.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,099.14x = 347,909.78 × 138,921.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,099.14x = 48,332,282,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332,282,794.84/252,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,719.35

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