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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,015.80, 342,246.48 and 139,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,015.80, 342,246.48 and 139,114.16 is: 191,968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,015.80 : 342,246.48 = 139,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,015.80/342,246.48 = 139,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,015.80x = 342,246.48 × 139,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,015.80x = 47,611,331,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611,331,578.16/248,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,968.95

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