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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,231.94, 348,082.50 and 139,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,231.94, 348,082.50 and 139,058.74 is: 191,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,231.94 : 348,082.50 = 139,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,231.94/348,082.50 = 139,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,231.94x = 348,082.50 × 139,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,231.94x = 48,403,913,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403,913,866.05/252,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,902.40

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