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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,560.76, 348,532.23 and 139,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,560.76, 348,532.23 and 139,383.51 is: 192,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,560.76 : 348,532.23 = 139,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,560.76/348,532.23 = 139,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,560.76x = 348,532.23 × 139,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,560.76x = 48,579,645,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,645,565.53/252,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,348.35

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