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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,335.53, 342,692.89 and 140,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,335.53, 342,692.89 and 140,903.25 is: 194,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,335.53 : 342,692.89 = 140,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,335.53/342,692.89 = 140,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,335.53x = 342,692.89 × 140,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,335.53x = 48,286,541,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,286,541,952.89/248,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,440.73

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