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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,426.52, 348,349.74 and 139,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,426.52, 348,349.74 and 139,249.24 is: 192,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,426.52 : 348,349.74 = 139,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,426.52/348,349.74 = 139,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,426.52x = 348,349.74 × 139,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,426.52x = 48,507,436,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,436,549.20/252,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,164.58

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