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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,096.44, 342,362.72 and 140,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,096.44, 342,362.72 and 140,673.76 is: 194,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,096.44 : 342,362.72 = 140,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,096.44/342,362.72 = 140,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,096.44x = 342,362.72 × 140,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,096.44x = 48,161,451,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161,451,106.23/248,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,123.91

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