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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.44, 348,015.50 and 139,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.44, 348,015.50 and 139,010.24 is: 191,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.44 : 348,015.50 = 139,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.44/348,015.50 = 139,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.44x = 348,015.50 × 139,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.44x = 48,377,718,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377,718,178.72/252,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,835.43

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