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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,303.70, 348,181.70 and 139,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,303.70, 348,181.70 and 139,130.50 is: 192,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,303.70 : 348,181.70 = 139,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,303.70/348,181.70 = 139,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,303.70x = 348,181.70 × 139,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,303.70x = 48,442,694,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442,694,011.85/252,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,001.52

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