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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,226.20, 348,074.84 and 139,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,226.20, 348,074.84 and 139,053 is: 191,894.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,226.20 : 348,074.84 = 139,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,226.20/348,074.84 = 139,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,226.20x = 348,074.84 × 139,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,226.20x = 48,400,850,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400,850,726.52/252,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,894.62

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