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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,243.94, 348,099.24 and 139,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,243.94, 348,099.24 and 139,070.74 is: 191,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,243.94 : 348,099.24 = 139,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,243.94/348,099.24 = 139,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,243.94x = 348,099.24 × 139,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,243.94x = 48,410,418,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,410,418,900.24/252,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,919.06

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