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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,803, 348,868.14 and 139,633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,803, 348,868.14 and 139,633.04 is: 192,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,803 : 348,868.14 = 139,633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,803/348,868.14 = 139,633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,803x = 348,868.14 × 139,633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,803x = 48,713,518,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,518,947.35/252,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,693.60

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