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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,106.75, 347,914.61 and 138,936.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,106.75, 347,914.61 and 138,936.79 is: 191,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,106.75 : 347,914.61 = 138,936.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,106.75/347,914.61 = 138,936.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,106.75x = 347,914.61 × 138,936.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,106.75x = 48,338,139,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338,139,107.50/252,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,736.79

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