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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,274.44, 348,141.46 and 139,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,274.44, 348,141.46 and 139,101.24 is: 191,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,274.44 : 348,141.46 = 139,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,274.44/348,141.46 = 139,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,274.44x = 348,141.46 × 139,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,274.44x = 48,426,908,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426,908,781.41/252,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,961.22

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