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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,973.32, 349,073.46 and 139,789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,973.32, 349,073.46 and 139,789.32 is: 192,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,973.32 : 349,073.46 = 139,789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,973.32/349,073.46 = 139,789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,973.32x = 349,073.46 × 139,789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,973.32x = 48,796,741,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,796,741,603.45/252,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,892.84

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