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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,204.36, 348,041.70 and 139,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,204.36, 348,041.70 and 139,029 is: 191,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,204.36 : 348,041.70 = 139,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,204.36/348,041.70 = 139,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,204.36x = 348,041.70 × 139,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,204.36x = 48,387,889,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,387,889,509.30/252,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,859.85

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