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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,031.99, 342,295.85 and 140,604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,031.99, 342,295.85 and 140,604.11 is: 194,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,031.99 : 342,295.85 = 140,604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,031.99/342,295.85 = 140,604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,031.99x = 342,295.85 × 140,604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,031.99x = 48,128,202,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128,202,642.92/248,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,040.30

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