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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,609.63, 348,601.32 and 139,432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,609.63, 348,601.32 and 139,432.41 is: 192,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,609.63 : 348,601.32 = 139,432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,609.63/348,601.32 = 139,432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,609.63x = 348,601.32 × 139,432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,609.63x = 48,606,322,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,606,322,176.78/252,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,416.74

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