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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,223.94, 348,071.38 and 139,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,223.94, 348,071.38 and 139,050.74 is: 191,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,223.94 : 348,071.38 = 139,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,223.94/348,071.38 = 139,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,223.94x = 348,071.38 × 139,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,223.94x = 48,399,582,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399,582,961.82/252,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,891.31

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