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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,077.24, 342,346.61 and 140,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,077.24, 342,346.61 and 140,647.28 is: 194,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,077.24 : 342,346.61 = 140,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,077.24/342,346.61 = 140,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,077.24x = 342,346.61 × 140,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,077.24x = 48,150,118,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,118,153.61/248,077.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,093.25

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