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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,724.11, 348,750.14 and 139,544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,724.11, 348,750.14 and 139,544.43 is: 192,566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,724.11 : 348,750.14 = 139,544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,724.11/348,750.14 = 139,544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,724.11x = 348,750.14 × 139,544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,724.11x = 48,666,138,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666,138,801.00/252,724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,566.27

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