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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,110.25, 347,919.44 and 138,940.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,110.25, 347,919.44 and 138,940.29 is: 191,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,110.25 : 347,919.44 = 138,940.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,110.25/347,919.44 = 138,940.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,110.25x = 347,919.44 × 138,940.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,110.25x = 48,340,027,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340,027,195.54/252,110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,741.62

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