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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,217.20, 348,062.06 and 139,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,217.20, 348,062.06 and 139,044 is: 191,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,217.20 : 348,062.06 = 139,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,217.20/348,062.06 = 139,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,217.20x = 348,062.06 × 139,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,217.20x = 48,395,941,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395,941,070.64/252,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,882.00

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