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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,270.96, 348,132.51 and 139,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,270.96, 348,132.51 and 139,093.80 is: 191,948.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,270.96 : 348,132.51 = 139,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,270.96/348,132.51 = 139,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,270.96x = 348,132.51 × 139,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,270.96x = 48,423,073,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,073,719.44/252,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,948.66

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