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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,711.11, 348,732.19 and 139,531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,711.11, 348,732.19 and 139,531.43 is: 192,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,711.11 : 348,732.19 = 139,531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,711.11/348,732.19 = 139,531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,711.11x = 348,732.19 × 139,531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,711.11x = 48,659,101,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,659,101,157.73/252,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,548.33

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