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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,152.14, 342,450.18 and 140,722.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,152.14, 342,450.18 and 140,722.65 is: 194,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,152.14 : 342,450.18 = 140,722.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,152.14/342,450.18 = 140,722.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,152.14x = 342,450.18 × 140,722.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,152.14x = 48,190,496,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,190,496,822.58/248,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,197.39

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