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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,646.25, 348,652.50 and 139,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,646.25, 348,652.50 and 139,469 is: 192,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,646.25 : 348,652.50 = 139,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,646.25/348,652.50 = 139,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,646.25x = 348,652.50 × 139,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,646.25x = 48,626,215,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626,215,522.50/252,646.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,467.59

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