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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,290.69, 348,160.78 and 139,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,290.69, 348,160.78 and 139,113.71 is: 191,976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,290.69 : 348,160.78 = 139,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,290.69/348,160.78 = 139,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,290.69x = 348,160.78 × 139,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,290.69x = 48,433,937,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,433,937,782.29/252,290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,976.71

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