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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,882.68, 348,985.14 and 139,712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,882.68, 348,985.14 and 139,712.72 is: 192,807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,882.68 : 348,985.14 = 139,712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,882.68/348,985.14 = 139,712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,882.68x = 348,985.14 × 139,712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,882.68x = 48,757,663,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757,663,148.98/252,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,807.44

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