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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,600.13, 348,586.50 and 139,422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,600.13, 348,586.50 and 139,422.88 is: 192,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,600.13 : 348,586.50 = 139,422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,600.13/348,586.50 = 139,422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,600.13x = 348,586.50 × 139,422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,600.13x = 48,600,933,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,600,933,759.12/252,600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,402.65

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