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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,878.68, 348,979.62 and 139,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,878.68, 348,979.62 and 139,708.72 is: 192,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,878.68 : 348,979.62 = 139,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,878.68/348,979.62 = 139,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,878.68x = 348,979.62 × 139,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,878.68x = 48,755,496,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755,496,016.29/252,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,801.92

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