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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,547.86, 348,506.90 and 139,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,547.86, 348,506.90 and 139,368.18 is: 192,323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,547.86 : 348,506.90 = 139,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,547.86/348,506.90 = 139,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,547.86x = 348,506.90 × 139,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,547.86x = 48,570,771,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,570,771,673.60/252,547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,323.04

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