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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,442.78, 348,365.40 and 139,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,442.78, 348,365.40 and 139,265.50 is: 192,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,442.78 : 348,365.40 = 139,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,442.78/348,365.40 = 139,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,442.78x = 348,365.40 × 139,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,442.78x = 48,515,281,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515,281,613.70/252,442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,183.28

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