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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,588.60, 348,575.16 and 139,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,588.60, 348,575.16 and 139,411.44 is: 192,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,588.60 : 348,575.16 = 139,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,588.60/348,575.16 = 139,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,588.60x = 348,575.16 × 139,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,588.60x = 48,595,365,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595,365,003.83/252,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,389.38

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