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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,223.32, 342,554.10 and 140,800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,223.32, 342,554.10 and 140,800.60 is: 194,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,223.32 : 342,554.10 = 140,800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,223.32/342,554.10 = 140,800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,223.32x = 342,554.10 × 140,800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,223.32x = 48,231,822,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231,822,812.46/248,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,308.19

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