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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,182.24, 348,011.50 and 139,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,182.24, 348,011.50 and 139,007.44 is: 191,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,182.24 : 348,011.50 = 139,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,182.24/348,011.50 = 139,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,182.24x = 348,011.50 × 139,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,182.24x = 48,376,187,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376,187,705.56/252,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,830.27

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