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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,623.31, 348,619.46 and 139,445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,623.31, 348,619.46 and 139,445.25 is: 192,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,623.31 : 348,619.46 = 139,445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,623.31/348,619.46 = 139,445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,623.31x = 348,619.46 × 139,445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,623.31x = 48,613,327,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,613,327,057.34/252,623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,434.05

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