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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,161.12, 342,523.19 and 140,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,161.12, 342,523.19 and 140,794 is: 194,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,161.12 : 342,523.19 = 140,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,161.12/342,523.19 = 140,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,161.12x = 342,523.19 × 140,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,161.12x = 48,225,210,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,210,012.86/248,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,330.24

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