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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,176.25, 348,003.24 and 139,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,176.25, 348,003.24 and 139,001.43 is: 191,821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,176.25 : 348,003.24 = 139,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,176.25/348,003.24 = 139,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,176.25x = 348,003.24 × 139,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,176.25x = 48,372,948,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,372,948,004.63/252,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,821.98

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