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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,804, 348,869.52 and 139,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,804, 348,869.52 and 139,634.04 is: 192,694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,804 : 348,869.52 = 139,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,804/348,869.52 = 139,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,804x = 348,869.52 × 139,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,804x = 48,714,060,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714,060,510.46/252,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,694.98

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