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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,165.38, 342,529.05 and 140,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,165.38, 342,529.05 and 140,798.26 is: 194,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,165.38 : 342,529.05 = 140,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,165.38/342,529.05 = 140,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,165.38x = 342,529.05 × 140,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,165.38x = 48,227,494,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,494,239.45/248,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,336.11

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