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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,312.70, 342,647.79 and 139,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,312.70, 342,647.79 and 139,392.09 is: 192,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,312.70 : 342,647.79 = 139,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,312.70/342,647.79 = 139,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,312.70x = 342,647.79 × 139,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,312.70x = 47,762,391,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,762,391,581.98/248,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,347.76

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