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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,834.16, 348,893.40 and 139,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,834.16, 348,893.40 and 139,648 is: 192,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,834.16 : 348,893.40 = 139,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,834.16/348,893.40 = 139,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,834.16x = 348,893.40 × 139,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,834.16x = 48,722,265,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,722,265,523.20/252,834.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,704.44

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