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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,432.53, 348,351.28 and 139,255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,432.53, 348,351.28 and 139,255.25 is: 192,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,432.53 : 348,351.28 = 139,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,432.53/348,351.28 = 139,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,432.53x = 348,351.28 × 139,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,432.53x = 48,509,744,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,744,584.22/252,432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,169.15

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