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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,469.12, 348,400.56 and 139,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,469.12, 348,400.56 and 139,289.44 is: 192,215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,469.12 : 348,400.56 = 139,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,469.12/348,400.56 = 139,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,469.12x = 348,400.56 × 139,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,469.12x = 48,528,518,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,518,898.09/252,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,215.66

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