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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,252.09, 342,577.79 and 140,819.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,252.09, 342,577.79 and 140,819.81 is: 194,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,252.09 : 342,577.79 = 140,819.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,252.09/342,577.79 = 140,819.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,252.09x = 342,577.79 × 140,819.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,252.09x = 48,241,740,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241,740,506.51/248,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,325.62

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