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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,177.94, 348,007.89 and 139,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,177.94, 348,007.89 and 139,004.74 is: 191,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,177.94 : 348,007.89 = 139,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,177.94/348,007.89 = 139,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,177.94x = 348,007.89 × 139,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,177.94x = 48,374,746,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374,746,267.40/252,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,827.83

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