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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,188.94, 348,023.07 and 139,015.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,188.94, 348,023.07 and 139,015.74 is: 191,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,188.94 : 348,023.07 = 139,015.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,188.94/348,023.07 = 139,015.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,188.94x = 348,023.07 × 139,015.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,188.94x = 48,380,684,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,380,684,613.12/252,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,843.01

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