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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,593.44, 348,554.13 and 139,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,593.44, 348,554.13 and 139,408.90 is: 192,370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,593.44 : 348,554.13 = 139,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,593.44/348,554.13 = 139,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,593.44x = 348,554.13 × 139,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,593.44x = 48,591,547,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,591,547,853.76/252,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,370.59

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