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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,441.78, 348,364.02 and 139,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,441.78, 348,364.02 and 139,264.50 is: 192,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,441.78 : 348,364.02 = 139,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,441.78/348,364.02 = 139,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,441.78x = 348,364.02 × 139,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,441.78x = 48,514,741,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,514,741,063.29/252,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,181.90

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