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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,295.52, 348,150.02 and 139,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,295.52, 348,150.02 and 139,115.84 is: 191,970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,295.52 : 348,150.02 = 139,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,295.52/348,150.02 = 139,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,295.52x = 348,150.02 × 139,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,295.52x = 48,433,182,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,433,182,478.32/252,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,970.05

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