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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,802.32, 348,837.36 and 139,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,802.32, 348,837.36 and 139,618.32 is: 192,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,802.32 : 348,837.36 = 139,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,802.32/348,837.36 = 139,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,802.32x = 348,837.36 × 139,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,802.32x = 48,704,086,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,704,086,156.44/252,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,656.80

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