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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,056.76, 342,327.34 and 142,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,056.76, 342,327.34 and 142,093.24 is: 196,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,056.76 : 342,327.34 = 142,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,056.76/342,327.34 = 142,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,056.76x = 342,327.34 × 142,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,056.76x = 48,642,400,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642,400,881.18/248,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,093.83

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