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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,182.44, 348,014.12 and 139,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,182.44, 348,014.12 and 139,009.24 is: 191,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,182.44 : 348,014.12 = 139,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,182.44/348,014.12 = 139,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,182.44x = 348,014.12 × 139,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,182.44x = 48,377,178,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377,178,330.47/252,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,834.05

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