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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,566.56, 348,541.14 and 139,388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,566.56, 348,541.14 and 139,388.50 is: 192,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,566.56 : 348,541.14 = 139,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,566.56/348,541.14 = 139,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,566.56x = 348,541.14 × 139,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,566.56x = 48,582,626,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,626,692.89/252,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,355.74

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