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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,625.21, 348,623.10 and 139,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,625.21, 348,623.10 and 139,447.96 is: 192,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,625.21 : 348,623.10 = 139,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,625.21/348,623.10 = 139,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,625.21x = 348,623.10 × 139,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,625.21x = 48,614,780,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614,780,103.88/252,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,438.36

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