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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,263.14, 342,602.19 and 140,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,263.14, 342,602.19 and 140,853.90 is: 194,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,263.14 : 342,602.19 = 140,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,263.14/342,602.19 = 140,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,263.14x = 342,602.19 × 140,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,263.14x = 48,256,854,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256,854,610.04/248,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,377.85

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