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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,443.52, 348,373.20 and 139,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,443.52, 348,373.20 and 139,266.24 is: 192,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,443.52 : 348,373.20 = 139,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,443.52/348,373.20 = 139,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,443.52x = 348,373.20 × 139,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,443.52x = 48,516,625,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516,625,680.77/252,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,188.04

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