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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,187.44, 348,021.06 and 139,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,187.44, 348,021.06 and 139,014.24 is: 191,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,187.44 : 348,021.06 = 139,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,187.44/348,021.06 = 139,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,187.44x = 348,021.06 × 139,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,187.44x = 48,379,883,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379,883,159.89/252,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,840.97

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