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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,598.68, 348,583.95 and 139,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,598.68, 348,583.95 and 139,419 is: 192,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,598.68 : 348,583.95 = 139,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,598.68/348,583.95 = 139,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,598.68x = 348,583.95 × 139,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,598.68x = 48,599,225,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599,225,725.05/252,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,396.99

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