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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,935.01, 349,051.23 and 138,213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,935.01, 349,051.23 and 138,213.66 is: 190,735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,935.01 : 349,051.23 = 138,213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,935.01/349,051.23 = 138,213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,935.01x = 349,051.23 × 138,213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,935.01x = 48,243,646,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,646,853.03/252,935.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,735.35

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