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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,226.71, 348,073.20 and 139,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,226.71, 348,073.20 and 139,049.46 is: 191,888.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,226.71 : 348,073.20 = 139,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,226.71/348,073.20 = 139,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,226.71x = 348,073.20 × 139,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,226.71x = 48,399,390,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399,390,500.47/252,226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,888.44

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