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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,749.07, 348,794.01 and 139,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,749.07, 348,794.01 and 139,571.82 is: 192,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,749.07 : 348,794.01 = 139,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,749.07/348,794.01 = 139,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,749.07x = 348,794.01 × 139,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,749.07x = 48,681,814,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681,814,780.80/252,749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,609.27

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