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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,819.82, 348,861.63 and 139,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,819.82, 348,861.63 and 139,635.82 is: 192,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,819.82 : 348,861.63 = 139,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,819.82/348,861.63 = 139,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,819.82x = 348,861.63 × 139,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,819.82x = 48,713,579,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,579,771.59/252,819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,681.02

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