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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,839.59, 348,918.62 and 139,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,839.59, 348,918.62 and 139,662.34 is: 192,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,839.59 : 348,918.62 = 139,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,839.59/348,918.62 = 139,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,839.59x = 348,918.62 × 139,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,839.59x = 48,730,789,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730,789,368.16/252,839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,734.02

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