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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,187.60, 348,017.08 and 139,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,187.60, 348,017.08 and 139,010.16 is: 191,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,187.60 : 348,017.08 = 139,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,187.60/348,017.08 = 139,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,187.60x = 348,017.08 × 139,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,187.60x = 48,377,909,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377,909,973.53/252,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,833.02

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