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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,443.70, 348,348.09 and 139,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,443.70, 348,348.09 and 139,259.16 is: 192,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,443.70 : 348,348.09 = 139,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,443.70/348,348.09 = 139,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,443.70x = 348,348.09 × 139,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,443.70x = 48,510,662,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510,662,401.00/252,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,164.28

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