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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,557.80, 348,527.46 and 139,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,557.80, 348,527.46 and 139,382.44 is: 192,346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,557.80 : 348,527.46 = 139,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,557.80/348,527.46 = 139,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,557.80x = 348,527.46 × 139,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,557.80x = 48,578,607,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,578,607,781.80/252,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,346.50

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