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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,171.04, 342,468.72 and 140,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,171.04, 342,468.72 and 140,750.88 is: 194,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,171.04 : 342,468.72 = 140,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,171.04/342,468.72 = 140,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,171.04x = 342,468.72 × 140,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,171.04x = 48,202,773,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202,773,712.47/248,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,232.07

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