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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,284.16, 342,606.08 and 140,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,284.16, 342,606.08 and 140,819.84 is: 194,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,284.16 : 342,606.08 = 140,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,284.16/342,606.08 = 140,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,284.16x = 342,606.08 × 140,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,284.16x = 48,245,733,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245,733,368.63/248,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,316.60

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