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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,538.92, 348,502.50 and 139,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,538.92, 348,502.50 and 139,368.60 is: 192,328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,538.92 : 348,502.50 = 139,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,538.92/348,502.50 = 139,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,538.92x = 348,502.50 × 139,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,538.92x = 48,570,305,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,570,305,521.50/252,538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,328.00

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