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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,898.36, 348,995.64 and 138,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,898.36, 348,995.64 and 138,174.54 is: 190,678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,898.36 : 348,995.64 = 138,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,898.36/348,995.64 = 138,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,898.36x = 348,995.64 × 138,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,898.36x = 48,222,311,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,311,228.43/252,898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,678.63

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