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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,517.50, 348,481.44 and 139,347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,517.50, 348,481.44 and 139,347.54 is: 192,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,517.50 : 348,481.44 = 139,347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,517.50/348,481.44 = 139,347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,517.50x = 348,481.44 × 139,347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,517.50x = 48,560,031,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560,031,399.66/252,517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,303.63

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