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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,260.58, 342,606.24 and 140,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,260.58, 342,606.24 and 140,846.75 is: 194,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,260.58 : 342,606.24 = 140,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,260.58/342,606.24 = 140,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,260.58x = 342,606.24 × 140,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,260.58x = 48,254,975,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254,975,433.72/248,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,372.28

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