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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,073.15, 342,312.42 and 140,621.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,073.15, 342,312.42 and 140,621.79 is: 194,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,073.15 : 342,312.42 = 140,621.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,073.15/342,312.42 = 140,621.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,073.15x = 342,312.42 × 140,621.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,073.15x = 48,136,585,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136,585,239.63/248,073.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,041.90

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