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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,055.76, 342,325.96 and 142,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,055.76, 342,325.96 and 142,092.24 is: 196,092.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,055.76 : 342,325.96 = 142,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,055.76/342,325.96 = 142,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,055.76x = 342,325.96 × 142,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,055.76x = 48,641,862,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,641,862,466.55/248,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,092.45

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