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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,608.63, 348,599.94 and 139,431.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,608.63, 348,599.94 and 139,431.41 is: 192,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,608.63 : 348,599.94 = 139,431.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,608.63/348,599.94 = 139,431.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,608.63x = 348,599.94 × 139,431.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,608.63x = 48,605,781,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,605,781,160.12/252,608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,415.36

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