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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,205.88, 348,051.40 and 139,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,205.88, 348,051.40 and 139,035.92 is: 191,873.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,205.88 : 348,051.40 = 139,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,205.88/348,051.40 = 139,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,205.88x = 348,051.40 × 139,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,205.88x = 48,391,644,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,644,518.44/252,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,873.58

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