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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,181.24, 348,010.12 and 139,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,181.24, 348,010.12 and 139,006.44 is: 191,828.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,181.24 : 348,010.12 = 139,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,181.24/348,010.12 = 139,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,181.24x = 348,010.12 × 139,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,181.24x = 48,375,647,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375,647,865.17/252,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,828.89

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