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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,000.15, 342,266.95 and 140,558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,000.15, 342,266.95 and 140,558.65 is: 193,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,000.15 : 342,266.95 = 140,558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,000.15/342,266.95 = 140,558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,000.15x = 342,266.95 × 140,558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,000.15x = 48,108,580,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108,580,431.62/248,000.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,986.09

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