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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,623.81, 348,620.14 and 139,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,623.81, 348,620.14 and 139,445.75 is: 192,434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,623.81 : 348,620.14 = 139,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,623.81/348,620.14 = 139,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,623.81x = 348,620.14 × 139,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,623.81x = 48,613,596,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,613,596,887.41/252,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,434.74

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