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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,177.25, 348,004.61 and 139,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,177.25, 348,004.61 and 139,002.43 is: 191,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,177.25 : 348,004.61 = 139,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,177.25/348,004.61 = 139,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,177.25x = 348,004.61 × 139,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,177.25x = 48,373,485,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,373,485,746.19/252,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,823.35

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