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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,159.37, 342,520.76 and 140,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,159.37, 342,520.76 and 140,792.25 is: 194,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,159.37 : 342,520.76 = 140,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,159.37/342,520.76 = 140,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,159.37x = 342,520.76 × 140,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,159.37x = 48,224,268,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,268,472.11/248,159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,327.82

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