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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,882.62, 349,002.15 and 138,178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,882.62, 349,002.15 and 138,178.69 is: 190,699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,882.62 : 349,002.15 = 138,178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,882.62/349,002.15 = 138,178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,882.62x = 349,002.15 × 138,178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,882.62x = 48,224,661,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,661,243.90/252,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,699.78

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