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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,503.74, 348,456.36 and 139,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,503.74, 348,456.36 and 139,326.52 is: 192,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,503.74 : 348,456.36 = 139,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,503.74/348,456.36 = 139,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,503.74x = 348,456.36 × 139,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,503.74x = 48,549,212,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,549,212,010.67/252,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,271.26

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