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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.03, 342,334.50 and 140,653.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.03, 342,334.50 and 140,653.29 is: 194,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.03 : 342,334.50 = 140,653.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.03/342,334.50 = 140,653.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.03x = 342,334.50 × 140,653.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.03x = 48,150,473,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,473,705.51/248,076.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,095.63

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