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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,922.32, 349,029.32 and 139,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,922.32, 349,029.32 and 139,743.44 is: 192,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,922.32 : 349,029.32 = 139,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,922.32/349,029.32 = 139,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,922.32x = 349,029.32 × 139,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,922.32x = 48,774,557,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774,557,837.66/252,922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,844.02

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