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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,741.18, 348,778.16 and 139,561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,741.18, 348,778.16 and 139,561.50 is: 192,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,741.18 : 348,778.16 = 139,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,741.18/348,778.16 = 139,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,741.18x = 348,778.16 × 139,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,741.18x = 48,676,003,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676,003,176.84/252,741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,592.29

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