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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,465.12, 348,395.04 and 139,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,465.12, 348,395.04 and 139,285.44 is: 192,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,465.12 : 348,395.04 = 139,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,465.12/348,395.04 = 139,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,465.12x = 348,395.04 × 139,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,465.12x = 48,526,356,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526,356,440.22/252,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,210.14

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