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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,224.63, 348,072.68 and 139,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,224.63, 348,072.68 and 139,051.43 is: 191,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,224.63 : 348,072.68 = 139,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,224.63/348,072.68 = 139,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,224.63x = 348,072.68 × 139,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,224.63x = 48,400,003,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400,003,897.93/252,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,892.46

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