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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,094.26, 342,362.08 and 140,673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,094.26, 342,362.08 and 140,673.86 is: 194,125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,094.26 : 342,362.08 = 140,673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,094.26/342,362.08 = 140,673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,094.26x = 342,362.08 × 140,673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,094.26x = 48,161,396,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161,396,589.26/248,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,125.39

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