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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,068.96, 342,328 and 140,648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,068.96, 342,328 and 140,648.96 is: 194,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,068.96 : 342,328 = 140,648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,068.96/342,328 = 140,648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,068.96x = 342,328 × 140,648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,068.96x = 48,148,077,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148,077,178.88/248,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,091.50

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