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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,270.36, 348,125.90 and 139,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,270.36, 348,125.90 and 139,093.24 is: 191,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,270.36 : 348,125.90 = 139,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,270.36/348,125.90 = 139,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,270.36x = 348,125.90 × 139,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,270.36x = 48,421,959,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421,959,358.92/252,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,944.70

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