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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,127.40, 347,948.76 and 138,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,127.40, 347,948.76 and 138,950.16 is: 191,758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,127.40 : 347,948.76 = 138,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,127.40/347,948.76 = 138,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,127.40x = 347,948.76 × 138,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,127.40x = 48,347,535,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347,535,873.80/252,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,758.36

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