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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,232.44, 348,083.19 and 139,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,232.44, 348,083.19 and 139,059.24 is: 191,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,232.44 : 348,083.19 = 139,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,232.44/348,083.19 = 139,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,232.44x = 348,083.19 × 139,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,232.44x = 48,404,183,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404,183,858.18/252,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,903.09

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