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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,261.70, 348,119.43 and 139,084.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,261.70, 348,119.43 and 139,084.45 is: 191,935.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,261.70 : 348,119.43 = 139,084.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,261.70/348,119.43 = 139,084.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,261.70x = 348,119.43 × 139,084.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,261.70x = 48,417,999,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417,999,455.86/252,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,935.59

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