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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,444.06, 348,348.60 and 139,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,444.06, 348,348.60 and 139,259.52 is: 192,164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,444.06 : 348,348.60 = 139,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,444.06/348,348.60 = 139,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,444.06x = 348,348.60 × 139,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,444.06x = 48,510,858,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510,858,828.67/252,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,164.79

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