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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,503.94, 342,915.21 and 139,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,503.94, 342,915.21 and 139,602.36 is: 192,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,503.94 : 342,915.21 = 139,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,503.94/342,915.21 = 139,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,503.94x = 342,915.21 × 139,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,503.94x = 47,871,771,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,771,833.47/248,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,639.89

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