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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,524.16, 348,480 and 139,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,524.16, 348,480 and 139,344 is: 192,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,524.16 : 348,480 = 139,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,524.16/348,480 = 139,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,524.16x = 348,480 × 139,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,524.16x = 48,558,597,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558,597,120/252,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,292.88

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