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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,494.16, 348,441.70 and 139,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,494.16, 348,441.70 and 139,316.92 is: 192,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,494.16 : 348,441.70 = 139,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,494.16/348,441.70 = 139,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,494.16x = 348,441.70 × 139,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,494.16x = 48,543,824,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543,824,443.56/252,494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,257.22

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