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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,899.59, 348,997.29 and 138,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,899.59, 348,997.29 and 138,175.76 is: 190,680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,899.59 : 348,997.29 = 138,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,899.59/348,997.29 = 138,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,899.59x = 348,997.29 × 138,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,899.59x = 48,222,964,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,964,038.70/252,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,680.28

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