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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,957.12, 349,069.62 and 139,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,957.12, 349,069.62 and 139,777.44 is: 192,886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,957.12 : 349,069.62 = 139,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,957.12/349,069.62 = 139,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,957.12x = 349,069.62 × 139,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,957.12x = 48,792,057,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792,057,865.37/252,957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,886.68

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