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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,660.24, 348,668.88 and 139,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,660.24, 348,668.88 and 139,480.56 is: 192,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,660.24 : 348,668.88 = 139,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,660.24/348,668.88 = 139,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,660.24x = 348,668.88 × 139,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,660.24x = 48,632,530,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632,530,636.97/252,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,481.93

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