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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,588.96, 348,572.40 and 139,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,588.96, 348,572.40 and 139,411.44 is: 192,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,588.96 : 348,572.40 = 139,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,588.96/348,572.40 = 139,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,588.96x = 348,572.40 × 139,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,588.96x = 48,594,980,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,594,980,228.26/252,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,387.59

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