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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,046.08, 378,224.64 and 139,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,046.08, 378,224.64 and 139,812.48 is: 209,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,046.08 : 378,224.64 = 139,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,046.08/378,224.64 = 139,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,046.08x = 378,224.64 × 139,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,046.08x = 52,880,524,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880,524,915.51/252,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,804.99

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