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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,217.09, 348,057.30 and 139,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,217.09, 348,057.30 and 139,039.84 is: 191,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,217.09 : 348,057.30 = 139,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,217.09/348,057.30 = 139,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,217.09x = 348,057.30 × 139,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,217.09x = 48,393,831,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393,831,302.83/252,217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,873.72

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