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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,937.16, 349,049.04 and 138,213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,937.16, 349,049.04 and 138,213.27 is: 190,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,937.16 : 349,049.04 = 138,213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,937.16/349,049.04 = 138,213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,937.16x = 349,049.04 × 138,213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,937.16x = 48,243,209,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,209,208.76/252,937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,732.00

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