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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,082.93, 342,344.11 and 140,660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,082.93, 342,344.11 and 140,660.23 is: 194,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,082.93 : 342,344.11 = 140,660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,082.93/342,344.11 = 140,660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,082.93x = 342,344.11 × 140,660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,082.93x = 48,154,201,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,154,201,251.75/248,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,105.26

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