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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,028.74, 342,291.36 and 140,600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,028.74, 342,291.36 and 140,600.86 is: 194,035.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,028.74 : 342,291.36 = 140,600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,028.74/342,291.36 = 140,600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,028.74x = 342,291.36 × 140,600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,028.74x = 48,126,459,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126,459,586.57/248,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,035.82

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