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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,142.66, 342,472.38 and 139,258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,142.66, 342,472.38 and 139,258.62 is: 192,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,142.66 : 342,472.38 = 139,258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,142.66/342,472.38 = 139,258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,142.66x = 342,472.38 × 139,258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,142.66x = 47,692,231,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692,231,026.92/248,142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,196.82

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