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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,578.13, 348,556.11 and 139,400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,578.13, 348,556.11 and 139,400.88 is: 192,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,578.13 : 348,556.11 = 139,400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,578.13/348,556.11 = 139,400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,578.13x = 348,556.11 × 139,400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,578.13x = 48,589,028,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,028,463.38/252,578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,372.27

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