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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,683.08, 348,701.66 and 139,505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,683.08, 348,701.66 and 139,505.02 is: 192,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,683.08 : 348,701.66 = 139,505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,683.08/348,701.66 = 139,505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,683.08x = 348,701.66 × 139,505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,683.08x = 48,645,632,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,645,632,052.33/252,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,516.38

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