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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,011.93, 342,241.13 and 139,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,011.93, 342,241.13 and 139,110.28 is: 191,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,011.93 : 342,241.13 = 139,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,011.93/342,241.13 = 139,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,011.93x = 342,241.13 × 139,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,011.93x = 47,609,257,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,609,257,710.61/248,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,963.58

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