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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,701.22, 348,730.29 and 139,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,701.22, 348,730.29 and 139,523.70 is: 192,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,701.22 : 348,730.29 = 139,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,701.22/348,730.29 = 139,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,701.22x = 348,730.29 × 139,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,701.22x = 48,656,140,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,140,362.87/252,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,544.15

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