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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,442.98, 348,371.29 and 139,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,442.98, 348,371.29 and 139,265.73 is: 192,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,442.98 : 348,371.29 = 139,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,442.98/348,371.29 = 139,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,442.98x = 348,371.29 × 139,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,442.98x = 48,516,182,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516,182,186.97/252,442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,186.70

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