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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,588.63, 348,570.63 and 139,411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,588.63, 348,570.63 and 139,411.38 is: 192,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,588.63 : 348,570.63 = 139,411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,588.63/348,570.63 = 139,411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,588.63x = 348,570.63 × 139,411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,588.63x = 48,594,712,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,594,712,555.77/252,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,386.78

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