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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,222.44, 348,069.66 and 139,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,222.44, 348,069.66 and 139,049.24 is: 191,889.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,222.44 : 348,069.66 = 139,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,222.44/348,069.66 = 139,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,222.44x = 348,069.66 × 139,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,222.44x = 48,398,821,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398,821,690.06/252,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,889.44

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