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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,186.44, 348,019.68 and 139,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,186.44, 348,019.68 and 139,013.24 is: 191,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,186.44 : 348,019.68 = 139,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,186.44/348,019.68 = 139,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,186.44x = 348,019.68 × 139,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,186.44x = 48,379,343,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379,343,300.56/252,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,839.59

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