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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,029.92, 342,274.14 and 140,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,029.92, 342,274.14 and 140,609.88 is: 194,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,029.92 : 342,274.14 = 140,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,029.92/342,274.14 = 140,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,029.92x = 342,274.14 × 140,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,029.92x = 48,127,125,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,125,752.50/248,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,037.58

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