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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,082.43, 342,343.42 and 140,659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,082.43, 342,343.42 and 140,659.73 is: 194,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,082.43 : 342,343.42 = 140,659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,082.43/342,343.42 = 140,659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,082.43x = 342,343.42 × 140,659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,082.43x = 48,153,933,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153,933,024.48/248,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,104.57

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