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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,153.18, 347,971.32 and 138,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,153.18, 347,971.32 and 138,975.93 is: 191,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,153.18 : 347,971.32 = 138,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,153.18/347,971.32 = 138,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,153.18x = 347,971.32 × 138,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,153.18x = 48,359,637,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,637,810.33/252,153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,786.75

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