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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,707.06, 348,737.97 and 139,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,707.06, 348,737.97 and 139,538.42 is: 192,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,707.06 : 348,737.97 = 139,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,707.06/348,737.97 = 139,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,707.06x = 348,737.97 × 139,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,707.06x = 48,662,345,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,662,345,327.81/252,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,564.25

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