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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,295.02, 348,149.33 and 139,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,295.02, 348,149.33 and 139,115.34 is: 191,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,295.02 : 348,149.33 = 139,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,295.02/348,149.33 = 139,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,295.02x = 348,149.33 × 139,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,295.02x = 48,432,912,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432,912,413.72/252,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,969.36

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