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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,186.78, 343,845.61 and 140,277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,186.78, 343,845.61 and 140,277.37 is: 193,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,186.78 : 343,845.61 = 140,277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,186.78/343,845.61 = 140,277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,186.78x = 343,845.61 × 140,277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,186.78x = 48,233,757,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233,757,291.25/249,186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,564.67

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