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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,504, 348,463.08 and 139,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,504, 348,463.08 and 139,334.04 is: 192,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,504 : 348,463.08 = 139,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,504/348,463.08 = 139,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,504x = 348,463.08 × 139,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,504x = 48,552,768,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,552,768,727.24/252,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,285.15

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