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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,326.83, 348,210.96 and 139,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,326.83, 348,210.96 and 139,149.58 is: 192,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,326.83 : 348,210.96 = 139,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,326.83/348,210.96 = 139,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,326.83x = 348,210.96 × 139,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,326.83x = 48,453,408,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453,408,835.40/252,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,026.38

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