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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,494.12, 348,443.09 and 139,316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,494.12, 348,443.09 and 139,316.87 is: 192,257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,494.12 : 348,443.09 = 139,316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,494.12/348,443.09 = 139,316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,494.12x = 348,443.09 × 139,316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,494.12x = 48,543,998,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543,998,233.13/252,494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,257.94

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