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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,159.68, 342,521.19 and 140,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,159.68, 342,521.19 and 140,792.56 is: 194,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,159.68 : 342,521.19 = 140,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,159.68/342,521.19 = 140,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,159.68x = 342,521.19 × 140,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,159.68x = 48,224,434,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,434,338.04/248,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,328.24

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