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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,989.92, 343,634.88 and 138,619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,989.92, 343,634.88 and 138,619.68 is: 191,311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,989.92 : 343,634.88 = 138,619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,989.92/343,634.88 = 138,619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,989.92x = 343,634.88 × 138,619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,989.92x = 47,634,557,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,634,557,102.44/248,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,311.19

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