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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,625.68, 348,621.30 and 139,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,625.68, 348,621.30 and 139,446 is: 192,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,625.68 : 348,621.30 = 139,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,625.68/348,621.30 = 139,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,625.68x = 348,621.30 × 139,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,625.68x = 48,613,845,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,613,845,799.80/252,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,434.30

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