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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,477, 348,418.26 and 139,299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,477, 348,418.26 and 139,299.75 is: 192,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,477 : 348,418.26 = 139,299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,477/348,418.26 = 139,299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,477x = 348,418.26 × 139,299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,477x = 48,534,576,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,534,576,513.44/252,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,233.66

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