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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,304.09, 342,635.93 and 139,383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,304.09, 342,635.93 and 139,383.49 is: 192,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,304.09 : 342,635.93 = 139,383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,304.09/342,635.93 = 139,383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,304.09x = 342,635.93 × 139,383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,304.09x = 47,757,791,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,791,722.80/248,304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,335.90

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