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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,439.03, 348,365.86 and 139,261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,439.03, 348,365.86 and 139,261.78 is: 192,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,439.03 : 348,365.86 = 139,261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,439.03/348,365.86 = 139,261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,439.03x = 348,365.86 × 139,261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,439.03x = 48,514,050,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,514,050,625.48/252,439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,181.26

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