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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,773.28, 348,829.20 and 139,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,773.28, 348,829.20 and 139,597.92 is: 192,646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,773.28 : 348,829.20 = 139,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,773.28/348,829.20 = 139,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,773.28x = 348,829.20 × 139,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,773.28x = 48,695,830,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,695,830,755.26/252,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,646.27

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