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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,027.74, 342,289.98 and 140,599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,027.74, 342,289.98 and 140,599.86 is: 194,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,027.74 : 342,289.98 = 140,599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,027.74/342,289.98 = 140,599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,027.74x = 342,289.98 × 140,599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,027.74x = 48,125,923,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,923,267.40/248,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,034.44

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