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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,435.92, 348,337.33 and 139,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,435.92, 348,337.33 and 139,251.38 is: 192,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,435.92 : 348,337.33 = 139,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,435.92/348,337.33 = 139,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,435.92x = 348,337.33 × 139,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,435.92x = 48,506,451,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506,451,818.20/252,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,153.53

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