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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,359.28, 342,725.63 and 140,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,359.28, 342,725.63 and 140,927.04 is: 194,473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,359.28 : 342,725.63 = 140,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,359.28/342,725.63 = 140,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,359.28x = 342,725.63 × 140,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,359.28x = 48,299,307,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299,307,863.40/248,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,473.54

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