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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,735.02, 343,266.50 and 139,873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,735.02, 343,266.50 and 139,873.62 is: 193,032.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,735.02 : 343,266.50 = 139,873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,735.02/343,266.50 = 139,873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,735.02x = 343,266.50 × 139,873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,735.02x = 48,013,927,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013,927,979.73/248,735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,032.44

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