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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,336.64, 342,706.68 and 140,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,336.64, 342,706.68 and 140,906.88 is: 194,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,336.64 : 342,706.68 = 140,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,336.64/342,706.68 = 140,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,336.64x = 342,706.68 × 140,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,336.64x = 48,289,729,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289,729,033.96/248,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,452.70

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