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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,961.52, 349,087.02 and 139,784.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,961.52, 349,087.02 and 139,784.27 is: 192,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,961.52 : 349,087.02 = 139,784.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,961.52/349,087.02 = 139,784.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,961.52x = 349,087.02 × 139,784.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,961.52x = 48,796,874,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,796,874,257.18/252,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,902.36

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