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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,238, 348,090.80 and 139,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,238, 348,090.80 and 139,064.80 is: 191,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,238 : 348,090.80 = 139,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,238/348,090.80 = 139,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,238x = 348,090.80 × 139,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,238x = 48,407,177,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407,177,483.84/252,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,910.73

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