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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,894.97, 348,990.98 and 138,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,894.97, 348,990.98 and 138,171.15 is: 190,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,894.97 : 348,990.98 = 138,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,894.97/348,990.98 = 138,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,894.97x = 348,990.98 × 138,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,894.97x = 48,220,485,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,485,388.31/252,894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,673.96

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