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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,304.03, 342,667.34 and 140,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,304.03, 342,667.34 and 140,878.59 is: 194,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,304.03 : 342,667.34 = 140,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,304.03/342,667.34 = 140,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,304.03x = 342,667.34 × 140,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,304.03x = 48,274,490,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,490,993.86/248,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,416.86

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