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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,084.04, 342,348.66 and 140,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,084.04, 342,348.66 and 140,663.88 is: 194,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,084.04 : 342,348.66 = 140,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,084.04/342,348.66 = 140,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,084.04x = 342,348.66 × 140,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,084.04x = 48,156,090,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,156,090,828.40/248,084.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,112.01

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