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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,493.16, 348,440.32 and 139,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,493.16, 348,440.32 and 139,315.92 is: 192,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,493.16 : 348,440.32 = 139,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,493.16/348,440.32 = 139,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,493.16x = 348,440.32 × 139,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,493.16x = 48,543,283,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543,283,745.89/252,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,255.84

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