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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,958.64, 349,069.22 and 139,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,958.64, 349,069.22 and 139,774.10 is: 192,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,958.64 : 349,069.22 = 139,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,958.64/349,069.22 = 139,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,958.64x = 349,069.22 × 139,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,958.64x = 48,790,833,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,790,833,618.99/252,958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,880.68

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