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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,571.56, 348,548.04 and 139,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,571.56, 348,548.04 and 139,393.50 is: 192,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,571.56 : 348,548.04 = 139,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,571.56/348,548.04 = 139,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,571.56x = 348,548.04 × 139,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,571.56x = 48,585,331,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,585,331,213.74/252,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,362.64

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