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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,958.54, 349,069.08 and 139,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,958.54, 349,069.08 and 139,774 is: 192,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,958.54 : 349,069.08 = 139,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,958.54/349,069.08 = 139,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,958.54x = 349,069.08 × 139,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,958.54x = 48,790,781,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,790,781,587.92/252,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,880.55

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