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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,735.18, 348,769.89 and 139,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,735.18, 348,769.89 and 139,555.50 is: 192,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,735.18 : 348,769.89 = 139,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,735.18/348,769.89 = 139,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,735.18x = 348,769.89 × 139,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,735.18x = 48,672,756,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672,756,383.90/252,735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,584.02

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