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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,619.06, 348,614.25 and 139,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,619.06, 348,614.25 and 139,441.78 is: 192,429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,619.06 : 348,614.25 = 139,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,619.06/348,614.25 = 139,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,619.06x = 348,614.25 × 139,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,619.06x = 48,611,391,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611,391,553.37/252,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,429.63

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