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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,899.36, 348,997.02 and 138,175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,899.36, 348,997.02 and 138,175.54 is: 190,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,899.36 : 348,997.02 = 138,175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,899.36/348,997.02 = 138,175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,899.36x = 348,997.02 × 138,175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,899.36x = 48,222,851,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,851,696.89/252,899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,680.01

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