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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,900.44, 348,998.52 and 138,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,900.44, 348,998.52 and 138,176.63 is: 190,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,900.44 : 348,998.52 = 138,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,900.44/348,998.52 = 138,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,900.44x = 348,998.52 × 138,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,900.44x = 48,223,439,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,223,439,368.59/252,900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,681.52

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