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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,282.24, 342,636.09 and 140,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,282.24, 342,636.09 and 140,868.32 is: 194,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,282.24 : 342,636.09 = 140,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,282.24/342,636.09 = 140,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,282.24x = 342,636.09 × 140,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,282.24x = 48,266,570,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266,570,369.67/248,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,402.03

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