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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,162.68, 342,525.33 and 140,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,162.68, 342,525.33 and 140,795.56 is: 194,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,162.68 : 342,525.33 = 140,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,162.68/342,525.33 = 140,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,162.68x = 342,525.33 × 140,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,162.68x = 48,226,044,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226,044,795.22/248,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,332.38

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