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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,663.36, 348,666.30 and 139,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,663.36, 348,666.30 and 139,483.68 is: 192,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,663.36 : 348,666.30 = 139,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,663.36/348,666.30 = 139,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,663.36x = 348,666.30 × 139,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,663.36x = 48,633,258,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633,258,615.98/252,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,482.43

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