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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,253.24, 342,531.18 and 140,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,253.24, 342,531.18 and 140,798.52 is: 194,268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,253.24 : 342,531.18 = 140,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,253.24/342,531.18 = 140,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,253.24x = 342,531.18 × 140,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,253.24x = 48,227,883,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,883,197.85/248,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,268.90

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