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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,883.62, 349,003.53 and 138,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,883.62, 349,003.53 and 138,179.69 is: 190,701.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,883.62 : 349,003.53 = 138,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,883.62/349,003.53 = 138,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,883.62x = 349,003.53 × 138,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,883.62x = 48,225,199,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,199,584.31/252,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,701.16

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