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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,272.96, 348,135.27 and 139,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,272.96, 348,135.27 and 139,095.80 is: 191,951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,272.96 : 348,135.27 = 139,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,272.96/348,135.27 = 139,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,272.96x = 348,135.27 × 139,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,272.96x = 48,424,153,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,424,153,888.87/252,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,951.42

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