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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,607, 348,597.69 and 139,429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,607, 348,597.69 and 139,429.78 is: 192,413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,607 : 348,597.69 = 139,429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,607/348,597.69 = 139,429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,607x = 348,597.69 × 139,429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,607x = 48,604,899,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,899,225.21/252,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,413.11

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