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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,101.03, 342,371.41 and 140,680.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,101.03, 342,371.41 and 140,680.63 is: 194,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,101.03 : 342,371.41 = 140,680.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,101.03/342,371.41 = 140,680.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,101.03x = 342,371.41 × 140,680.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,101.03x = 48,165,025,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,165,025,652.79/248,101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,134.73

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