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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,493.88, 348,448.84 and 139,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,493.88, 348,448.84 and 139,323.92 is: 192,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,493.88 : 348,448.84 = 139,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,493.88/348,448.84 = 139,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,493.88x = 348,448.84 × 139,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,493.88x = 48,547,256,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547,256,217.70/252,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,271.03

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