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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,360.82, 342,728.40 and 140,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,360.82, 342,728.40 and 140,924.44 is: 194,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,360.82 : 342,728.40 = 140,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,360.82/342,728.40 = 140,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,360.82x = 342,728.40 × 140,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,360.82x = 48,298,807,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298,807,842.10/248,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,470.32

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