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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,425.52, 348,348.36 and 139,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,425.52, 348,348.36 and 139,248.24 is: 192,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,425.52 : 348,348.36 = 139,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,425.52/348,348.36 = 139,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,425.52x = 348,348.36 × 139,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,425.52x = 48,506,896,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506,896,036.89/252,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,163.20

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