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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,724.61, 348,750.83 and 139,544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,724.61, 348,750.83 and 139,544.93 is: 192,566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,724.61 : 348,750.83 = 139,544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,724.61/348,750.83 = 139,544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,724.61x = 348,750.83 × 139,544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,724.61x = 48,666,409,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666,409,462.07/252,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,566.96

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