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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,229.57, 348,079.18 and 139,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,229.57, 348,079.18 and 139,056.37 is: 191,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,229.57 : 348,079.18 = 139,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,229.57/348,079.18 = 139,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,229.57x = 348,079.18 × 139,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,229.57x = 48,402,627,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,402,627,243.38/252,229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,899.10

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