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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,164.32, 342,389.52 and 140,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,164.32, 342,389.52 and 140,725.92 is: 194,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,164.32 : 342,389.52 = 140,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,164.32/342,389.52 = 140,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,164.32x = 342,389.52 × 140,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,164.32x = 48,183,080,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183,080,200.36/248,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,157.97

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