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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,301.92, 348,169.20 and 139,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,301.92, 348,169.20 and 139,124.64 is: 191,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,301.92 : 348,169.20 = 139,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,301.92/348,169.20 = 139,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,301.92x = 348,169.20 × 139,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,301.92x = 48,438,914,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,438,914,609.09/252,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,987.90

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