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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,957.95, 349,068.26 and 139,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,957.95, 349,068.26 and 139,773.41 is: 192,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,957.95 : 349,068.26 = 139,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,957.95/349,068.26 = 139,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,957.95x = 349,068.26 × 139,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,957.95x = 48,790,459,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,790,459,277.63/252,957.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,879.73

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