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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,257.93, 342,585.86 and 140,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,257.93, 342,585.86 and 140,825.66 is: 194,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,257.93 : 342,585.86 = 140,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,257.93/342,585.86 = 140,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,257.93x = 342,585.86 × 140,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,257.93x = 48,244,877,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244,877,424.11/248,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,333.68

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