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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,809.12, 348,878.39 and 139,631.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,809.12, 348,878.39 and 139,631.87 is: 192,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,809.12 : 348,878.39 = 139,631.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,809.12/348,878.39 = 139,631.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,809.12x = 348,878.39 × 139,631.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,809.12x = 48,714,541,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714,541,998.29/252,809.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,692.98

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