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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,801.18, 348,863.49 and 139,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,801.18, 348,863.49 and 139,621.50 is: 192,676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,801.18 : 348,863.49 = 139,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,801.18/348,863.49 = 139,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,801.18x = 348,863.49 × 139,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,801.18x = 48,708,843,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,708,843,769.04/252,801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,676.49

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