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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,905.16, 349,012.80 and 139,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,905.16, 349,012.80 and 139,730.52 is: 192,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,905.16 : 349,012.80 = 139,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,905.16/349,012.80 = 139,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,905.16x = 349,012.80 × 139,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,905.16x = 48,767,740,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,767,740,030.66/252,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,830.15

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