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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,757.96, 348,803.80 and 139,578.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,757.96, 348,803.80 and 139,578.28 is: 192,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,757.96 : 348,803.80 = 139,578.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,757.96/348,803.80 = 139,578.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,757.96x = 348,803.80 × 139,578.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,757.96x = 48,685,434,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,685,434,461.46/252,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,616.82

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