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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,058.90, 342,292.77 and 140,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,058.90, 342,292.77 and 140,607.54 is: 194,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,058.90 : 342,292.77 = 140,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,058.90/342,292.77 = 140,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,058.90x = 342,292.77 × 140,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,058.90x = 48,128,944,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128,944,349.49/248,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,022.24

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