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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,291.02, 348,143.82 and 139,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,291.02, 348,143.82 and 139,111.34 is: 191,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,291.02 : 348,143.82 = 139,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,291.02/348,143.82 = 139,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,291.02x = 348,143.82 × 139,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,291.02x = 48,430,753,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430,753,312.92/252,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,963.84

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