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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,230.82, 348,080.90 and 139,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,230.82, 348,080.90 and 139,057.62 is: 191,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,230.82 : 348,080.90 = 139,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,230.82/348,080.90 = 139,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,230.82x = 348,080.90 × 139,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,230.82x = 48,403,301,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403,301,521.46/252,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,900.82

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