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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,832.35, 348,909.85 and 138,112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,832.35, 348,909.85 and 138,112.59 is: 190,596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,832.35 : 348,909.85 = 138,112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,832.35/348,909.85 = 138,112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,832.35x = 348,909.85 × 138,112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,832.35x = 48,188,843,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188,843,060.01/252,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,596.03

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