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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,982.08, 349,094.34 and 139,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,982.08, 349,094.34 and 139,804.56 is: 192,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,982.08 : 349,094.34 = 139,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,982.08/349,094.34 = 139,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,982.08x = 349,094.34 × 139,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,982.08x = 48,804,980,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804,980,602.19/252,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,918.73

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