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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,003.15, 342,271.09 and 140,561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,003.15, 342,271.09 and 140,561.65 is: 193,990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,003.15 : 342,271.09 = 140,561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,003.15/342,271.09 = 140,561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,003.15x = 342,271.09 × 140,561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,003.15x = 48,110,189,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110,189,157.70/248,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,990.23

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