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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,223.96, 348,071.50 and 139,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,223.96, 348,071.50 and 139,050.84 is: 191,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,223.96 : 348,071.50 = 139,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,223.96/348,071.50 = 139,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,223.96x = 348,071.50 × 139,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,223.96x = 48,399,634,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399,634,455.06/252,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,891.50

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