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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,242.94, 348,097.86 and 139,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,242.94, 348,097.86 and 139,069.74 is: 191,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,242.94 : 348,097.86 = 139,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,242.94/348,097.86 = 139,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,242.94x = 348,097.86 × 139,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,242.94x = 48,409,878,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409,878,884.76/252,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,917.68

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