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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,537.92, 348,501.12 and 139,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,537.92, 348,501.12 and 139,367.60 is: 192,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,537.92 : 348,501.12 = 139,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,537.92/348,501.12 = 139,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,537.92x = 348,501.12 × 139,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,537.92x = 48,569,764,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569,764,691.71/252,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,326.62

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