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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,233.19, 348,084.18 and 139,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,233.19, 348,084.18 and 139,059.99 is: 191,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,233.19 : 348,084.18 = 139,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,233.19/348,084.18 = 139,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,233.19x = 348,084.18 × 139,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,233.19x = 48,404,582,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404,582,589.96/252,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,904.10

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