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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,706.12, 348,730.26 and 139,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,706.12, 348,730.26 and 139,525.96 is: 192,543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,706.12 : 348,730.26 = 139,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,706.12/348,730.26 = 139,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,706.12x = 348,730.26 × 139,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,706.12x = 48,656,924,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,924,307.55/252,706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,543.51

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