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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,492, 348,446.25 and 139,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,492, 348,446.25 and 139,322.04 is: 192,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,492 : 348,446.25 = 139,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,492/348,446.25 = 139,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,492x = 348,446.25 × 139,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,492x = 48,546,242,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,546,242,380.35/252,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,268.44

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