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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.14, 342,219.66 and 137,622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.14, 342,219.66 and 137,622.62 is: 189,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.14 : 342,219.66 = 137,622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.14/342,219.66 = 137,622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.14x = 342,219.66 × 137,622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.14x = 47,097,166,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,166,224.71/248,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,907.06

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