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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,507.36, 348,445.44 and 139,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,507.36, 348,445.44 and 139,329.84 is: 192,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,507.36 : 348,445.44 = 139,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,507.36/348,445.44 = 139,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,507.36x = 348,445.44 × 139,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,507.36x = 48,548,847,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,548,847,403.93/252,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,267.06

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