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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,023.73, 342,284.46 and 140,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,023.73, 342,284.46 and 140,595.86 is: 194,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,023.73 : 342,284.46 = 140,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,023.73/342,284.46 = 140,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,023.73x = 342,284.46 × 140,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,023.73x = 48,123,778,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,778,018.34/248,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,028.93

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