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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,713.61, 348,735.60 and 139,533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,713.61, 348,735.60 and 139,533.93 is: 192,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,713.61 : 348,735.60 = 139,533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,713.61/348,735.60 = 139,533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,713.61x = 348,735.60 × 139,533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,713.61x = 48,660,448,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660,448,798.91/252,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,551.75

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