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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.68, 342,522.57 and 140,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.68, 342,522.57 and 140,793.56 is: 194,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.68 : 342,522.57 = 140,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.68/342,522.57 = 140,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.68x = 342,522.57 × 140,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.68x = 48,224,972,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,972,010.65/248,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,329.63

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