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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,239.94, 348,093.72 and 139,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,239.94, 348,093.72 and 139,066.74 is: 191,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,239.94 : 348,093.72 = 139,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,239.94/348,093.72 = 139,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,239.94x = 348,093.72 × 139,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,239.94x = 48,408,258,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,258,854.87/252,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,913.54

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