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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,085.43, 342,347.56 and 140,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,085.43, 342,347.56 and 140,662.73 is: 194,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,085.43 : 342,347.56 = 140,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,085.43/342,347.56 = 140,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,085.43x = 342,347.56 × 140,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,085.43x = 48,155,542,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,155,542,398.44/248,085.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,108.71

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