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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,562.26, 348,534.30 and 139,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,562.26, 348,534.30 and 139,385.01 is: 192,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,562.26 : 348,534.30 = 139,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,562.26/348,534.30 = 139,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,562.26x = 348,534.30 × 139,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,562.26x = 48,580,456,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,580,456,890.84/252,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,350.42

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