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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,297.92, 348,163.68 and 139,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,297.92, 348,163.68 and 139,120.64 is: 191,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,297.92 : 348,163.68 = 139,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,297.92/348,163.68 = 139,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,297.92x = 348,163.68 × 139,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,297.92x = 48,436,753,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,436,753,986.36/252,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,982.38

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