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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,441.36, 348,359.94 and 139,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,441.36, 348,359.94 and 139,261.68 is: 192,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,441.36 : 348,359.94 = 139,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,441.36/348,359.94 = 139,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,441.36x = 348,359.94 × 139,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,441.36x = 48,513,190,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513,190,489.10/252,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,176.08

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