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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,360.38, 342,727.81 and 140,924.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,360.38, 342,727.81 and 140,924.00 is: 194,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,360.38 : 342,727.81 = 140,924.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,360.38/342,727.81 = 140,924.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,360.38x = 342,727.81 × 140,924.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,360.38x = 48,298,574,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298,574,400.95/248,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,469.73

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