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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,899.44, 348,997.14 and 138,175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,899.44, 348,997.14 and 138,175.63 is: 190,680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,899.44 : 348,997.14 = 138,175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,899.44/348,997.14 = 138,175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,899.44x = 348,997.14 × 138,175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,899.44x = 48,222,898,815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,898,815.21/252,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,680.13

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