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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,350.83, 348,234.52 and 139,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,350.83, 348,234.52 and 139,173.58 is: 192,054.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,350.83 : 348,234.52 = 139,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,350.83/348,234.52 = 139,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,350.83x = 348,234.52 × 139,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,350.83x = 48,465,042,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465,042,826.05/252,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,054.23

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