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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,883.91, 349,003.92 and 138,179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,883.91, 349,003.92 and 138,179.99 is: 190,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,883.91 : 349,003.92 = 138,179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,883.91/349,003.92 = 138,179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,883.91x = 349,003.92 × 138,179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,883.91x = 48,225,358,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,358,175.56/252,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,701.57

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