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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,570.06, 348,545.97 and 139,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,570.06, 348,545.97 and 139,392 is: 192,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,570.06 : 348,545.97 = 139,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,570.06/348,545.97 = 139,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,570.06x = 348,545.97 × 139,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,570.06x = 48,584,519,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,584,519,850.24/252,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,360.57

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