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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,488.17, 348,433.41 and 139,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,488.17, 348,433.41 and 139,310.92 is: 192,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,488.17 : 348,433.41 = 139,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,488.17/348,433.41 = 139,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,488.17x = 348,433.41 × 139,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,488.17x = 48,540,578,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540,578,905.84/252,488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,248.92

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