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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,029.74, 342,292.74 and 140,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,029.74, 342,292.74 and 140,601.86 is: 194,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,029.74 : 342,292.74 = 140,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,029.74/342,292.74 = 140,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,029.74x = 342,292.74 × 140,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,029.74x = 48,126,995,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126,995,908.50/248,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,037.20

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