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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,493.50, 348,448.32 and 139,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,493.50, 348,448.32 and 139,323.54 is: 192,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,493.50 : 348,448.32 = 139,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,493.50/348,448.32 = 139,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,493.50x = 348,448.32 × 139,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,493.50x = 48,547,053,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547,053,449.45/252,493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,270.51

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