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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,261.58, 342,607.62 and 140,847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,261.58, 342,607.62 and 140,847.75 is: 194,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,261.58 : 342,607.62 = 140,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,261.58/342,607.62 = 140,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,261.58x = 342,607.62 × 140,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,261.58x = 48,255,512,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,255,512,409.86/248,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,373.66

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