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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,624.21, 348,621.72 and 139,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,624.21, 348,621.72 and 139,446.96 is: 192,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,624.21 : 348,621.72 = 139,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,624.21/348,621.72 = 139,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,624.21x = 348,621.72 × 139,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,624.21x = 48,614,239,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614,239,043.97/252,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,436.98

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