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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,553.40, 348,516.78 and 139,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,553.40, 348,516.78 and 139,367.96 is: 192,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,553.40 : 348,516.78 = 139,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,553.40/348,516.78 = 139,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,553.40x = 348,516.78 × 139,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,553.40x = 48,572,072,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572,072,654.37/252,553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,323.97

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