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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,818.82, 348,860.25 and 139,634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,818.82, 348,860.25 and 139,634.82 is: 192,679.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,818.82 : 348,860.25 = 139,634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,818.82/348,860.25 = 139,634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,818.82x = 348,860.25 × 139,634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,818.82x = 48,713,038,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,038,213.91/252,818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,679.64

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