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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,850.32, 348,903.72 and 139,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,850.32, 348,903.72 and 139,666.32 is: 192,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,850.32 : 348,903.72 = 139,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,850.32/348,903.72 = 139,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,850.32x = 348,903.72 × 139,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,850.32x = 48,730,098,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730,098,606.71/252,850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,723.10

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