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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,962.52, 349,088.40 and 139,785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,962.52, 349,088.40 and 139,785.27 is: 192,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,962.52 : 349,088.40 = 139,785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,962.52/349,088.40 = 139,785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,962.52x = 349,088.40 × 139,785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,962.52x = 48,797,416,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797,416,247.87/252,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,903.74

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