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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,470.12, 348,401.94 and 139,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,470.12, 348,401.94 and 139,290.44 is: 192,217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,470.12 : 348,401.94 = 139,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,470.12/348,401.94 = 139,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,470.12x = 348,401.94 × 139,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,470.12x = 48,529,059,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529,059,519.45/252,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,217.04

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