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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,907.68, 349,019.68 and 139,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,907.68, 349,019.68 and 139,737.76 is: 192,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,907.68 : 349,019.68 = 139,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,907.68/349,019.68 = 139,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,907.68x = 349,019.68 × 139,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,907.68x = 48,771,228,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,771,228,279.12/252,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,842.02

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