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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,806.93, 348,875.37 and 139,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,806.93, 348,875.37 and 139,629.68 is: 192,689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,806.93 : 348,875.37 = 139,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,806.93/348,875.37 = 139,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,806.93x = 348,875.37 × 139,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,806.93x = 48,713,356,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,356,272.98/252,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,689.96

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