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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,107.85, 342,427.04 and 140,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,107.85, 342,427.04 and 140,655.06 is: 194,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,107.85 : 342,427.04 = 140,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,107.85/342,427.04 = 140,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,107.85x = 342,427.04 × 140,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,107.85x = 48,164,095,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,095,153.55/248,107.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,125.64

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