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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,816.24, 348,879.51 and 138,097.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,816.24, 348,879.51 and 138,097.98 is: 190,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,816.24 : 348,879.51 = 138,097.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,816.24/348,879.51 = 138,097.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,816.24x = 348,879.51 × 138,097.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,816.24x = 48,179,555,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179,555,594.39/252,816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,571.44

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