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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,091.85, 378,285.39 and 139,865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,091.85, 378,285.39 and 139,865.94 is: 209,880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,091.85 : 378,285.39 = 139,865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,091.85/378,285.39 = 139,865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,091.85x = 378,285.39 × 139,865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,091.85x = 52,909,241,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,909,241,660.62/252,091.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,880.81

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