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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,184.06, 342,500.58 and 140,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,184.06, 342,500.58 and 140,733.78 is: 194,216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,184.06 : 342,500.58 = 140,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,184.06/342,500.58 = 140,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,184.06x = 342,500.58 × 140,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,184.06x = 48,201,401,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201,401,275.59/248,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,216.35

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