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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,242.97, 348,092.98 and 139,065.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,242.97, 348,092.98 and 139,065.72 is: 191,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,242.97 : 348,092.98 = 139,065.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,242.97/348,092.98 = 139,065.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,242.97x = 348,092.98 × 139,065.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,242.97x = 48,407,800,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407,800,890.65/252,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,909.42

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