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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,847.32, 348,899.58 and 139,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,847.32, 348,899.58 and 139,663.32 is: 192,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,847.32 : 348,899.58 = 139,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,847.32/348,899.58 = 139,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,847.32x = 348,899.58 × 139,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,847.32x = 48,728,473,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728,473,689.41/252,847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,718.96

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