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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,393.77, 348,297.87 and 139,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,393.77, 348,297.87 and 139,216.52 is: 192,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,393.77 : 348,297.87 = 139,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,393.77/348,297.87 = 139,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,393.77x = 348,297.87 × 139,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,393.77x = 48,488,818,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,488,818,777.62/252,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,115.75

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