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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,233.96, 348,085.28 and 139,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,233.96, 348,085.28 and 139,060.76 is: 191,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,233.96 : 348,085.28 = 139,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,233.96/348,085.28 = 139,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,233.96x = 348,085.28 × 139,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,233.96x = 48,405,003,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405,003,581.61/252,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,905.18

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