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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,303.53, 342,666.65 and 140,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,303.53, 342,666.65 and 140,878.09 is: 194,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,303.53 : 342,666.65 = 140,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,303.53/342,666.65 = 140,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,303.53x = 342,666.65 × 140,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,303.53x = 48,274,223,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,223,158.70/248,303.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,416.18

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