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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,437.38, 342,843.67 and 139,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,437.38, 342,843.67 and 139,541.91 is: 192,567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,437.38 : 342,843.67 = 139,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,437.38/342,843.67 = 139,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,437.38x = 342,843.67 × 139,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,437.38x = 47,841,060,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,841,060,543.21/248,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,567.88

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