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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,031.74, 342,295.50 and 140,603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,031.74, 342,295.50 and 140,603.86 is: 194,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,031.74 : 342,295.50 = 140,603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,031.74/342,295.50 = 140,603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,031.74x = 342,295.50 × 140,603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,031.74x = 48,128,068,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128,068,560.63/248,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,039.96

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