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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,433.28, 348,352.32 and 139,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,433.28, 348,352.32 and 139,256 is: 192,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,433.28 : 348,352.32 = 139,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,433.28/348,352.32 = 139,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,433.28x = 348,352.32 × 139,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,433.28x = 48,510,150,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510,150,673.92/252,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,170.19

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