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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,159.88, 342,521.46 and 140,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,159.88, 342,521.46 and 140,792.76 is: 194,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,159.88 : 342,521.46 = 140,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,159.88/342,521.46 = 140,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,159.88x = 342,521.46 × 140,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,159.88x = 48,224,541,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,541,712.63/248,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,328.52

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