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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,316.28, 342,684.20 and 140,890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,316.28, 342,684.20 and 140,890.84 is: 194,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,316.28 : 342,684.20 = 140,890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,316.28/342,684.20 = 140,890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,316.28x = 342,684.20 × 140,890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,316.28x = 48,281,064,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281,064,792.73/248,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,433.75

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