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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,590.94, 348,550.68 and 139,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,590.94, 348,550.68 and 139,406.40 is: 192,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,590.94 : 348,550.68 = 139,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,590.94/348,550.68 = 139,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,590.94x = 348,550.68 × 139,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,590.94x = 48,590,195,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,195,516.35/252,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,367.14

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