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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,435.54, 348,336.81 and 139,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,435.54, 348,336.81 and 139,251 is: 192,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,435.54 : 348,336.81 = 139,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,435.54/348,336.81 = 139,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,435.54x = 348,336.81 × 139,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,435.54x = 48,506,249,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506,249,129.31/252,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,153.01

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