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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,802, 348,866.76 and 139,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,802, 348,866.76 and 139,632.04 is: 192,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,802 : 348,866.76 = 139,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,802/348,866.76 = 139,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,802x = 348,866.76 × 139,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,802x = 48,712,977,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,712,977,386.99/252,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,692.22

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