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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,759.93, 348,808.46 and 139,582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,759.93, 348,808.46 and 139,582.41 is: 192,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,759.93 : 348,808.46 = 139,582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,759.93/348,808.46 = 139,582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,759.93x = 348,808.46 × 139,582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,759.93x = 48,687,524,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,687,524,777.28/252,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,623.59

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