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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,715.12, 348,737.72 and 139,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,715.12, 348,737.72 and 139,535.44 is: 192,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,715.12 : 348,737.72 = 139,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,715.12/348,737.72 = 139,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,715.12x = 348,737.72 × 139,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,715.12x = 48,661,271,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661,271,204.80/252,715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,553.86

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