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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,231.21, 348,079.41 and 139,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,231.21, 348,079.41 and 139,053.96 is: 191,894.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,231.21 : 348,079.41 = 139,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,231.21/348,079.41 = 139,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,231.21x = 348,079.41 × 139,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,231.21x = 48,401,820,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401,820,354.96/252,231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,894.65

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