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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,151.76, 347,964.44 and 138,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,151.76, 347,964.44 and 138,974.52 is: 191,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,151.76 : 347,964.44 = 138,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,151.76/347,964.44 = 138,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,151.76x = 347,964.44 × 138,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,151.76x = 48,358,191,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,358,191,026.07/252,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,782.09

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