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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,176.46, 348,003.45 and 139,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,176.46, 348,003.45 and 139,001.10 is: 191,821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,176.46 : 348,003.45 = 139,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,176.46/348,003.45 = 139,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,176.46x = 348,003.45 × 139,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,176.46x = 48,372,862,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,372,862,353.80/252,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,821.48

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