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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,228.44, 348,077.63 and 139,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,228.44, 348,077.63 and 139,055.24 is: 191,897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,228.44 : 348,077.63 = 139,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,228.44/348,077.63 = 139,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,228.44x = 348,077.63 × 139,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,228.44x = 48,402,018,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,402,018,378.28/252,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,897.54

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