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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,983.32, 349,087.24 and 139,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,983.32, 349,087.24 and 139,799.32 is: 192,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,983.32 : 349,087.24 = 139,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,983.32/349,087.24 = 139,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,983.32x = 349,087.24 × 139,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,983.32x = 48,802,158,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802,158,772.68/252,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,906.63

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