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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,531.70, 348,493.32 and 139,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,531.70, 348,493.32 and 139,354.36 is: 192,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,531.70 : 348,493.32 = 139,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,531.70/348,493.32 = 139,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,531.70x = 348,493.32 × 139,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,531.70x = 48,564,063,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564,063,572.88/252,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,308.78

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