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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,739.38, 348,781.92 and 139,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,739.38, 348,781.92 and 139,562.10 is: 192,596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,739.38 : 348,781.92 = 139,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,739.38/348,781.92 = 139,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,739.38x = 348,781.92 × 139,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,739.38x = 48,676,737,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676,737,197.23/252,739.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,596.57

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