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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,529.92, 348,490.08 and 139,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,529.92, 348,490.08 and 139,359.60 is: 192,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,529.92 : 348,490.08 = 139,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,529.92/348,490.08 = 139,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,529.92x = 348,490.08 × 139,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,529.92x = 48,565,438,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565,438,152.77/252,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,315.58

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