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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832.06, 343,377.99 and 139,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832.06, 343,377.99 and 139,933.26 is: 193,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832.06 : 343,377.99 = 139,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832.06/343,377.99 = 139,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832.06x = 343,377.99 × 139,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832.06x = 48,050,001,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050,001,552.95/248,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,102.13

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