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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,784.78, 348,845.07 and 139,609.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,784.78, 348,845.07 and 139,609.42 is: 192,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,784.78 : 348,845.07 = 139,609.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,784.78/348,845.07 = 139,609.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,784.78x = 348,845.07 × 139,609.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,784.78x = 48,702,057,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,057,892.56/252,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,662.14

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