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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,592.69, 348,553.10 and 139,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,592.69, 348,553.10 and 139,408.15 is: 192,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,592.69 : 348,553.10 = 139,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,592.69/348,553.10 = 139,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,592.69x = 348,553.10 × 139,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,592.69x = 48,591,142,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,591,142,150.72/252,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,369.55

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