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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,350.38, 342,724.17 and 140,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,350.38, 342,724.17 and 140,920.12 is: 194,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,350.38 : 342,724.17 = 140,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,350.38/342,724.17 = 140,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,350.38x = 342,724.17 × 140,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,350.38x = 48,296,731,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,296,731,163.30/248,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,470.13

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