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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,426.02, 348,349.05 and 139,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,426.02, 348,349.05 and 139,248.74 is: 192,163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,426.02 : 348,349.05 = 139,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,426.02/348,349.05 = 139,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,426.02x = 348,349.05 × 139,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,426.02x = 48,507,166,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,166,292.70/252,426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,163.89

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