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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,353.80, 348,238.58 and 139,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,353.80, 348,238.58 and 139,176.56 is: 192,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,353.80 : 348,238.58 = 139,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,353.80/348,238.58 = 139,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,353.80x = 348,238.58 × 139,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,353.80x = 48,466,647,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,466,647,623.68/252,353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,058.32

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