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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,061.90, 342,296.91 and 140,610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,061.90, 342,296.91 and 140,610.54 is: 194,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,061.90 : 342,296.91 = 140,610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,061.90/342,296.91 = 140,610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,061.90x = 342,296.91 × 140,610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,061.90x = 48,130,553,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130,553,355.43/248,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,026.38

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