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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,026.74, 342,288.60 and 140,598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,026.74, 342,288.60 and 140,598.86 is: 194,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,026.74 : 342,288.60 = 140,598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,026.74/342,288.60 = 140,598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,026.74x = 342,288.60 × 140,598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,026.74x = 48,125,386,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,386,951.00/248,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,033.06

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