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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,443.30, 348,371.72 and 139,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,443.30, 348,371.72 and 139,266.04 is: 192,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,443.30 : 348,371.72 = 139,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,443.30/348,371.72 = 139,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,443.30x = 348,371.72 × 139,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,443.30x = 48,516,349,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516,349,892.39/252,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,187.12

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