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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,790.81, 348,849.17 and 139,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,790.81, 348,849.17 and 139,611.13 is: 192,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,790.81 : 348,849.17 = 139,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,790.81/348,849.17 = 139,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,790.81x = 348,849.17 × 139,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,790.81x = 48,703,225,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,703,225,079.02/252,790.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,662.17

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