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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,141.32, 347,949.90 and 138,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,141.32, 347,949.90 and 138,964.08 is: 191,767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,141.32 : 347,949.90 = 138,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,141.32/347,949.90 = 138,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,141.32x = 347,949.90 × 138,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,141.32x = 48,352,537,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,352,537,739.59/252,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,767.61

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