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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,215.25, 348,064.34 and 139,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,215.25, 348,064.34 and 139,045.29 is: 191,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,215.25 : 348,064.34 = 139,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,215.25/348,064.34 = 139,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,215.25x = 348,064.34 × 139,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,215.25x = 48,396,706,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,706,398.73/252,215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,886.52

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