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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,782.64, 348,861.74 and 139,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,782.64, 348,861.74 and 139,627.26 is: 192,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,782.64 : 348,861.74 = 139,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,782.64/348,861.74 = 139,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,782.64x = 348,861.74 × 139,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,782.64x = 48,710,608,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,710,608,176.90/252,782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,697.60

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