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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,222.68, 342,537.66 and 140,813.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,222.68, 342,537.66 and 140,813.64 is: 194,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,222.68 : 342,537.66 = 140,813.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,222.68/342,537.66 = 140,813.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,222.68x = 342,537.66 × 140,813.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,222.68x = 48,233,974,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233,974,741.68/248,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,317.36

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