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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,217.44, 348,062.76 and 139,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,217.44, 348,062.76 and 139,044.24 is: 191,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,217.44 : 348,062.76 = 139,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,217.44/348,062.76 = 139,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,217.44x = 348,062.76 × 139,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,217.44x = 48,396,121,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,121,936.50/252,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,882.54

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