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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,612, 348,604.59 and 139,434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,612, 348,604.59 and 139,434.78 is: 192,420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,612 : 348,604.59 = 139,434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,612/348,604.59 = 139,434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,612x = 348,604.59 × 139,434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,612x = 48,607,604,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607,604,313.64/252,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,420.01

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