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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.02, 342,268.16 and 140,559.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.02, 342,268.16 and 140,559.51 is: 193,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.02 : 342,268.16 = 140,559.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.02/342,268.16 = 140,559.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.02x = 342,268.16 × 140,559.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.02x = 48,109,044,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,109,044,858.20/248,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,987.29

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