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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,005.16, 342,273.86 and 140,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,005.16, 342,273.86 and 140,563.66 is: 193,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,005.16 : 342,273.86 = 140,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,005.16/342,273.86 = 140,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,005.16x = 342,273.86 × 140,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,005.16x = 48,111,266,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,111,266,483.93/248,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,993.01

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