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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,829.79, 348,906.31 and 138,110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,829.79, 348,906.31 and 138,110.02 is: 190,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,829.79 : 348,906.31 = 138,110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,829.79/348,906.31 = 138,110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,829.79x = 348,906.31 × 138,110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,829.79x = 48,187,457,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187,457,604.42/252,829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,592.48

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