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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,095.16, 342,363.31 and 140,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,095.16, 342,363.31 and 140,674.76 is: 194,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,095.16 : 342,363.31 = 140,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,095.16/342,363.31 = 140,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,095.16x = 342,363.31 × 140,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,095.16x = 48,161,874,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161,874,051.87/248,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,126.62

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