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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,936.01, 349,052.61 and 138,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,936.01, 349,052.61 and 138,214.66 is: 190,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,936.01 : 349,052.61 = 138,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,936.01/349,052.61 = 138,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,936.01x = 349,052.61 × 138,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,936.01x = 48,244,187,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244,187,813.26/252,936.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,736.73

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