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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,823.81, 343,366.65 and 139,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,823.81, 343,366.65 and 139,925.04 is: 193,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,823.81 : 343,366.65 = 139,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,823.81/343,366.65 = 139,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,823.81x = 343,366.65 × 139,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,823.81x = 48,045,592,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,592,235.92/248,823.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,090.81

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