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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,221.94, 348,068.61 and 139,048.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,221.94, 348,068.61 and 139,048.74 is: 191,888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,221.94 : 348,068.61 = 139,048.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,221.94/348,068.61 = 139,048.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,221.94x = 348,068.61 × 139,048.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,221.94x = 48,398,501,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398,501,654.05/252,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,888.55

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