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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,004.16, 342,272.48 and 140,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,004.16, 342,272.48 and 140,562.66 is: 193,991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,004.16 : 342,272.48 = 140,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,004.16/342,272.48 = 140,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,004.16x = 342,272.48 × 140,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,004.16x = 48,110,730,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110,730,233.60/248,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,991.63

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