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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,414.41, 348,326.30 and 139,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,414.41, 348,326.30 and 139,237.16 is: 192,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,414.41 : 348,326.30 = 139,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,414.41/348,326.30 = 139,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,414.41x = 348,326.30 × 139,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,414.41x = 48,499,962,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499,962,327.49/252,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,144.19

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