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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,837.63, 348,909.26 and 139,657.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,837.63, 348,909.26 and 139,657.95 is: 192,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,837.63 : 348,909.26 = 139,657.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,837.63/348,909.26 = 139,657.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,837.63x = 348,909.26 × 139,657.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,837.63x = 48,727,951,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727,951,289.33/252,837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,724.28

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