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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,124.80, 347,929.14 and 138,945.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,124.80, 347,929.14 and 138,945.12 is: 191,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,124.80 : 347,929.14 = 138,945.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,124.80/347,929.14 = 138,945.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,124.80x = 347,929.14 × 138,945.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,124.80x = 48,343,056,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343,056,108.80/252,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,742.57

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