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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,651.68, 348,657.18 and 139,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,651.68, 348,657.18 and 139,472 is: 192,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,651.68 : 348,657.18 = 139,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,651.68/348,657.18 = 139,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,651.68x = 348,657.18 × 139,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,651.68x = 48,627,914,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,914,208.96/252,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,470.18

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