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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,147.54, 343,834.79 and 140,289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,147.54, 343,834.79 and 140,289.30 is: 193,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,147.54 : 343,834.79 = 140,289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,147.54/343,834.79 = 140,289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,147.54x = 343,834.79 × 140,289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,147.54x = 48,236,341,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236,341,303.30/249,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,605.53

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