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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,441.29, 348,368.96 and 139,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,441.29, 348,368.96 and 139,264.04 is: 192,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,441.29 : 348,368.96 = 139,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,441.29/348,368.96 = 139,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,441.29x = 348,368.96 × 139,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,441.29x = 48,515,269,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515,269,999.28/252,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,184.37

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