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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,488.25, 348,441.08 and 139,318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,488.25, 348,441.08 and 139,318.29 is: 192,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,488.25 : 348,441.08 = 139,318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,488.25/348,441.08 = 139,318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,488.25x = 348,441.08 × 139,318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,488.25x = 48,544,214,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,544,214,734.76/252,488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,263.26

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