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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,139.32, 347,947.14 and 138,962.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,139.32, 347,947.14 and 138,962.07 is: 191,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,139.32 : 347,947.14 = 138,962.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,139.32/347,947.14 = 138,962.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,139.32x = 347,947.14 × 138,962.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,139.32x = 48,351,454,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351,454,824.98/252,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,764.83

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