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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,659.72, 343,179.58 and 139,764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,659.72, 343,179.58 and 139,764.21 is: 192,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,659.72 : 343,179.58 = 139,764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,659.72/343,179.58 = 139,764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,659.72x = 343,179.58 × 139,764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,659.72x = 47,964,222,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,964,222,886.83/248,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,891.00

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