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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,493, 348,447.63 and 139,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,493, 348,447.63 and 139,323.04 is: 192,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,493 : 348,447.63 = 139,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,493/348,447.63 = 139,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,493x = 348,447.63 × 139,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,493x = 48,546,783,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,546,783,092.40/252,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,269.82

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