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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,222.32, 342,552.72 and 140,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,222.32, 342,552.72 and 140,799.60 is: 194,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,222.32 : 342,552.72 = 140,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,222.32/342,552.72 = 140,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,222.32x = 342,552.72 × 140,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,222.32x = 48,231,285,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231,285,954.91/248,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,306.81

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