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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,958.14, 349,104.33 and 139,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,958.14, 349,104.33 and 139,802.76 is: 192,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,958.14 : 349,104.33 = 139,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,958.14/349,104.33 = 139,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,958.14x = 349,104.33 × 139,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,958.14x = 48,805,748,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,805,748,861.95/252,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,940.02

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