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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,807, 348,873.66 and 139,637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,807, 348,873.66 and 139,637.04 is: 192,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,807 : 348,873.66 = 139,637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,807/348,873.66 = 139,637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,807x = 348,873.66 × 139,637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,807x = 48,715,685,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715,685,216.37/252,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,699.12

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