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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,179.24, 348,007.36 and 139,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,179.24, 348,007.36 and 139,004.44 is: 191,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,179.24 : 348,007.36 = 139,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,179.24/348,007.36 = 139,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,179.24x = 348,007.36 × 139,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,179.24x = 48,374,568,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374,568,192.68/252,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,826.13

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