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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,991.50, 349,123.59 and 139,811.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,991.50, 349,123.59 and 139,811.82 is: 192,937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,991.50 : 349,123.59 = 139,811.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,991.50/349,123.59 = 139,811.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,991.50x = 349,123.59 × 139,811.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,991.50x = 48,811,604,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,811,604,522.83/252,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,937.73

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