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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,733.46, 343,264.34 and 139,872.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,733.46, 343,264.34 and 139,872.05 is: 193,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,733.46 : 343,264.34 = 139,872.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,733.46/343,264.34 = 139,872.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,733.46x = 343,264.34 × 139,872.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,733.46x = 48,013,087,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013,087,992.38/248,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,030.28

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