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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,706.92, 348,728.88 and 139,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,706.92, 348,728.88 and 139,527.24 is: 192,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,706.92 : 348,728.88 = 139,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,706.92/348,728.88 = 139,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,706.92x = 348,728.88 × 139,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,706.92x = 48,657,178,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657,178,134.69/252,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,543.91

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