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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,221.82, 348,068.44 and 139,048.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,221.82, 348,068.44 and 139,048.62 is: 191,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,221.82 : 348,068.44 = 139,048.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,221.82/348,068.44 = 139,048.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,221.82x = 348,068.44 × 139,048.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,221.82x = 48,398,436,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398,436,247.55/252,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,888.38

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