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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,020.92, 342,261.72 and 140,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,020.92, 342,261.72 and 140,600.88 is: 194,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,020.92 : 342,261.72 = 140,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,020.92/342,261.72 = 140,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,020.92x = 342,261.72 × 140,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,020.92x = 48,122,299,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,299,022.31/248,020.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,025.16

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