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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,724.36, 348,750.48 and 139,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,724.36, 348,750.48 and 139,544.68 is: 192,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,724.36 : 348,750.48 = 139,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,724.36/348,750.48 = 139,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,724.36x = 348,750.48 × 139,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,724.36x = 48,666,274,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666,274,131.45/252,724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,566.61

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