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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,262.39, 342,601.16 and 140,853.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,262.39, 342,601.16 and 140,853.15 is: 194,376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,262.39 : 342,601.16 = 140,853.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,262.39/342,601.16 = 140,853.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,262.39x = 342,601.16 × 140,853.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,262.39x = 48,256,451,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256,451,875.39/248,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,376.81

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