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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,603.20, 348,592.20 and 139,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,603.20, 348,592.20 and 139,425.68 is: 192,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,603.20 : 348,592.20 = 139,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,603.20/348,592.20 = 139,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,603.20x = 348,592.20 × 139,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,603.20x = 48,602,704,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,602,704,527.70/252,603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,407.32

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