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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,733.06, 348,773.33 and 138,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,733.06, 348,773.33 and 138,012.51 is: 190,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,733.06 : 348,773.33 = 138,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,733.06/348,773.33 = 138,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,733.06x = 348,773.33 × 138,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,733.06x = 48,135,082,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135,082,694.36/252,733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,458.20

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