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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,886.68, 348,990.66 and 139,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,886.68, 348,990.66 and 139,716.72 is: 192,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,886.68 : 348,990.66 = 139,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,886.68/348,990.66 = 139,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,886.68x = 348,990.66 × 139,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,886.68x = 48,759,830,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,759,830,325.84/252,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,812.96

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