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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.02, 348,124.50 and 139,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.02, 348,124.50 and 139,097.34 is: 191,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.02 : 348,124.50 = 139,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.02/348,124.50 = 139,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.02x = 348,124.50 × 139,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.02x = 48,423,191,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,191,938.83/252,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,944.52

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