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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,735.26, 348,767.98 and 139,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,735.26, 348,767.98 and 139,555.58 is: 192,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,735.26 : 348,767.98 = 139,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,735.26/348,767.98 = 139,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,735.26x = 348,767.98 × 139,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,735.26x = 48,672,515,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672,515,641.60/252,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,583.01

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