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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,030.74, 342,294.12 and 140,602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,030.74, 342,294.12 and 140,602.86 is: 194,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,030.74 : 342,294.12 = 140,602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,030.74/342,294.12 = 140,602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,030.74x = 342,294.12 × 140,602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,030.74x = 48,127,532,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,532,233.18/248,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,038.58

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