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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,982.32, 349,085.88 and 139,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,982.32, 349,085.88 and 139,798.32 is: 192,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,982.32 : 349,085.88 = 139,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,982.32/349,085.88 = 139,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,982.32x = 349,085.88 × 139,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,982.32x = 48,801,619,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801,619,559.72/252,982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,905.26

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