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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,542.61, 348,499.67 and 139,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,542.61, 348,499.67 and 139,362.93 is: 192,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,542.61 : 348,499.67 = 139,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,542.61/348,499.67 = 139,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,542.61x = 348,499.67 × 139,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,542.61x = 48,567,934,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567,934,418.42/252,542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,315.80

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