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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,004.16, 342,272.46 and 140,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,004.16, 342,272.46 and 140,562.64 is: 193,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,004.16 : 342,272.46 = 140,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,004.16/342,272.46 = 140,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,004.16x = 342,272.46 × 140,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,004.16x = 48,110,720,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110,720,576.89/248,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,991.59

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