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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,608, 348,599.08 and 139,430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,608, 348,599.08 and 139,430.78 is: 192,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,608 : 348,599.08 = 139,430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,608/348,599.08 = 139,430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,608x = 348,599.08 × 139,430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,608x = 48,605,441,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,605,441,631.68/252,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,414.50

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