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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,588.94, 348,547.92 and 139,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,588.94, 348,547.92 and 139,404.40 is: 192,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,588.94 : 348,547.92 = 139,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,588.94/348,547.92 = 139,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,588.94x = 348,547.92 × 139,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,588.94x = 48,589,113,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,113,658.85/252,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,364.38

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