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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,883.68, 348,986.52 and 139,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,883.68, 348,986.52 and 139,713.72 is: 192,808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,883.68 : 348,986.52 = 139,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,883.68/348,986.52 = 139,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,883.68x = 348,986.52 × 139,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,883.68x = 48,758,204,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758,204,939.05/252,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,808.82

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