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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,782.32, 348,809.88 and 139,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,782.32, 348,809.88 and 139,598.32 is: 192,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,782.32 : 348,809.88 = 139,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,782.32/348,809.88 = 139,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,782.32x = 348,809.88 × 139,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,782.32x = 48,693,273,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,693,273,247.40/252,782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,629.27

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