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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,432.78, 348,351.63 and 139,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,432.78, 348,351.63 and 139,255.50 is: 192,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,432.78 : 348,351.63 = 139,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,432.78/348,351.63 = 139,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,432.78x = 348,351.63 × 139,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,432.78x = 48,509,880,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,880,411.47/252,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,169.50

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