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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,745.56, 348,787.98 and 139,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,745.56, 348,787.98 and 139,567.68 is: 192,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,745.56 : 348,787.98 = 139,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,745.56/348,787.98 = 139,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,745.56x = 348,787.98 × 139,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,745.56x = 48,679,529,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679,529,180.49/252,745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,602.91

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