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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,274.94, 348,142.15 and 139,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,274.94, 348,142.15 and 139,101.74 is: 191,961.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,274.94 : 348,142.15 = 139,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,274.94/348,142.15 = 139,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,274.94x = 348,142.15 × 139,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,274.94x = 48,427,178,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,427,178,832.34/252,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,961.91

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