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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,559.62, 348,553.53 and 139,405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,559.62, 348,553.53 and 139,405.86 is: 192,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,559.62 : 348,553.53 = 139,405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,559.62/348,553.53 = 139,405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,559.62x = 348,553.53 × 139,405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,559.62x = 48,590,404,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,404,605.69/252,559.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,391.82

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