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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,638.52, 348,641.24 and 139,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,638.52, 348,641.24 and 139,461.36 is: 192,456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,638.52 : 348,641.24 = 139,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,638.52/348,641.24 = 139,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,638.52x = 348,641.24 × 139,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,638.52x = 48,621,981,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621,981,482.49/252,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,456.72

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