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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,102.92, 347,900.37 and 138,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,102.92, 347,900.37 and 138,925.76 is: 191,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,102.92 : 347,900.37 = 138,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,102.92/347,900.37 = 138,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,102.92x = 347,900.37 × 138,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,102.92x = 48,332,323,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332,323,306.53/252,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,716.63

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