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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,581.31, 348,561.49 and 139,403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,581.31, 348,561.49 and 139,403.25 is: 192,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,581.31 : 348,561.49 = 139,403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,581.31/348,561.49 = 139,403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,581.31x = 348,561.49 × 139,403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,581.31x = 48,590,604,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,604,530.84/252,581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,376.09

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