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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,531.92, 348,492.84 and 139,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,531.92, 348,492.84 and 139,361.60 is: 192,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,531.92 : 348,492.84 = 139,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,531.92/348,492.84 = 139,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,531.92x = 348,492.84 × 139,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,531.92x = 48,566,519,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,566,519,770.94/252,531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,318.34

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