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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,254.24, 342,532.56 and 140,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,254.24, 342,532.56 and 140,799.52 is: 194,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,254.24 : 342,532.56 = 140,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,254.24/342,532.56 = 140,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,254.24x = 342,532.56 × 140,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,254.24x = 48,228,420,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228,420,032.37/248,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,270.28

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