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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,588.44, 348,547.23 and 139,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,588.44, 348,547.23 and 139,403.90 is: 192,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,588.44 : 348,547.23 = 139,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,588.44/348,547.23 = 139,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,588.44x = 348,547.23 × 139,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,588.44x = 48,588,841,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588,841,453.46/252,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,363.68

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