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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,180.44, 348,011.36 and 139,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,180.44, 348,011.36 and 139,007.24 is: 191,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,180.44 : 348,011.36 = 139,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,180.44/348,011.36 = 139,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,180.44x = 348,011.36 × 139,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,180.44x = 48,376,098,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376,098,642.25/252,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,831.29

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