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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,714.84, 343,191.85 and 139,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,714.84, 343,191.85 and 139,803.76 is: 192,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,714.84 : 343,191.85 = 139,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,714.84/343,191.85 = 139,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,714.84x = 343,191.85 × 139,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,714.84x = 47,979,511,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979,511,031.36/248,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,909.72

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