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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,272.46, 348,134.58 and 139,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,272.46, 348,134.58 and 139,095.30 is: 191,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,272.46 : 348,134.58 = 139,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,272.46/348,134.58 = 139,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,272.46x = 348,134.58 × 139,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,272.46x = 48,423,883,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,883,845.47/252,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,950.73

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