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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,262.08, 348,120.72 and 139,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,262.08, 348,120.72 and 139,091.04 is: 191,945.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,262.08 : 348,120.72 = 139,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,262.08/348,120.72 = 139,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,262.08x = 348,120.72 × 139,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,262.08x = 48,420,472,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,420,472,990.35/252,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,945.11

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