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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,932.68, 349,032.18 and 138,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,932.68, 349,032.18 and 138,188.53 is: 190,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,932.68 : 349,032.18 = 138,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,932.68/349,032.18 = 138,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,932.68x = 349,032.18 × 138,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,932.68x = 48,232,243,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232,243,876.90/252,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,692.02

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