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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,644.36, 348,640.08 and 139,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,644.36, 348,640.08 and 139,464.68 is: 192,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,644.36 : 348,640.08 = 139,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,644.36/348,640.08 = 139,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,644.36x = 348,640.08 × 139,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,644.36x = 48,622,977,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,977,192.37/252,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,456.21

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