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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,565.56, 348,539.76 and 139,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,565.56, 348,539.76 and 139,387.50 is: 192,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,565.56 : 348,539.76 = 139,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,565.56/348,539.76 = 139,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,565.56x = 348,539.76 × 139,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,565.56x = 48,582,085,797
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,085,797/252,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,354.36

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