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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,442.52, 348,371.84 and 139,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,442.52, 348,371.84 and 139,265.24 is: 192,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,442.52 : 348,371.84 = 139,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,442.52/348,371.84 = 139,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,442.52x = 348,371.84 × 139,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,442.52x = 48,516,087,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516,087,906.84/252,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,186.67

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