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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,820.82, 348,863 and 139,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,820.82, 348,863 and 139,636.82 is: 192,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,820.82 : 348,863 = 139,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,820.82/348,863 = 139,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,820.82x = 348,863 × 139,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,820.82x = 48,714,119,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714,119,935.66/252,820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,682.39

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